TAMIYA 1/48 Chance Vought F4U-1/2 Birdcage Corsair. TAMIYA46 Corsair F4U1
[Product introduction]
TAMIYA 1/48 Chance Vought F4U-1/2 Birdcage Corsair.
[Unique Reverse Gull Wing Masterpiece Fighter]
One of the U.S. Navy's masterpiece carrier-based fighters that appeared in World War II, the F4U Corsair is characterized by its unique main wing shape called the reverse gull wing. This main wing was created for the purpose of shortening the length of the main landing gear while being equipped with a large diameter propeller. In fact, the Corsair is equipped with a large propeller that reaches approximately 4 meters in diameter. Taking full advantage of the 2000 horsepower generated by the Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp engine, it achieved a top speed of 636 km/h. Among them, the F4U-1 was the first mass-produced model of the Corsair, which was active until after World War II, and was nicknamed the "Birdcage" because it was equipped with a canopy with many frames reminiscent of a birdcage. In February 1943, it was introduced into the Pacific War and participated in actual combat, demonstrating its powerful power and attack power equipped with six 12.7mm machine guns. It became a formidable presence for the Japanese military. In addition, a number of derivatives of the Corsair were also produced, including the night fighter F4U-2. Its unique shape with a radar pod near the tip of the right wing catches the eye. The total number of aircraft produced including variations is said to be over 9,000, and it was adopted not only by the United States but also by the British and New Zealand forces. TAMIYA's 1/48 series also includes F4U-1A and F4U-1D. Please compare and enjoy the difference. Scale 1/48, you can choose to make the first mass-produced F4U-1 with a canopy with many frames called a birdcage, and the F4U-2, a night fighter type with a radar on the right wing. Masu. The characteristic reverse gull type main wing can be unfolded or folded. Details such as the engine and cockpit interior are reproduced with a high degree of realism. A pilot figure is also included. A 1000 pound bomb and additional tanks are also added as parts, and four types of markings for aircraft belonging to the US Navy and Marine Corps are set with slide marks.
[Product specifications]
Unpainted assembly kit with a total length of 205 mm and a total width of 236 mm when completed in 1/48 scale □

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