Vought F4U Corsair
The Vought F4U Corsair was an iconic American fighter aircraft that served primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Instantly recognizable by its distinctive inverted gull wing design, the Corsair was one of the most capable carrier-based fighter-bombers of the era, combining excellent speed, range, and firepower. First introduced in 1942, it proved particularly effective in the Pacific theater, where U.S. Marine Corps and Navy pilots used it to achieve an impressive 11:1 kill ratio against Japanese aircraft. The aircraft's powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine and distinctive propeller design made it one of the fastest piston-engine fighters of World War II, though early models faced challenges with carrier operations due to poor visibility during landing approaches.
