{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-c-v-f4u-1-2-bird-cage-corsair","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 C.V.F4U-1\/2 Bird Cage Corsair\u003cbr\u003e(Shipped in 10-14 days)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis is a special order item\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nBecause we don't keep this item in stock, and order from the supplier, there will be a delay before shipping.   \r\nWe do our best to update availability daily, but it is possible the supplier will be out of stock when we order the item.\r\nTo avoid disappointment, you can drop us a call or email and we'll verify availability for you.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Chance Vought F4U-1\/2 Bird Cage Corsair\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned around the new Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 2,000HP radial engine, and turning the largest propeller ever attached to a fighter plane, the Chance Vought F4U Corsair became a legend in its own time. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst flown in May 1940, this gull winged wonder was deemed a winner from the outset. The Navy was so confident in the Corsair that rival companies Brewster and Goodyear were made alternate contractors for the initial order of 584 aircraft. With a top speed of 415mph and a rate of climb of 3,120 feet per minute, the Corsair was the fastest plane in the world at the time. Unacceptable aircraft carrier landing performance however, caused the F4U-1 to become a land-based fighter with the U.S. Marine Corps at the beginning of its career. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn November 1941, the U.S. Navy requested Vought to produce a radar-equipped version of the F4U-1; however, they were too occupied with production to accomplish the request. The task was turned over to the Naval Aircraft Factory which produced 32 of the 34 F4U-2 Corsairs made. Obvious changes were adding a radar dome to the outboard .50 caliber machine gun to offset the radar domes weight, plus flame dampeners installed on the six exhaust stacks. These F4U-2 night fighting Corsairs became the pioneers in developing the technology that led to U.S. night fighting tactics employed throughout WWII. \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\nSuggested Paint Colors \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAS-19 - Intermediate Blue (USN) \u003cbr\u003e\nAS-20 - Insignia White (USN) \u003cbr\u003e\nAS-8 - Navy Blue (US NAVY) \u003cbr\u003e\nX-10 - Gun Metal \u003cbr\u003e\nX-11 - Chrome Silver \u003cbr\u003e\nX-4 - Blue \u003cbr\u003e\nX-7 - Red \u003cbr\u003e\nX-8 - Lemon Yellow \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-1 - Flat Black \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-15 - Flat Flesh \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-18 - Medium Blue \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-19 - Sky Grey \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-2 - Flat White \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-3 - Flat Yellow \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-4 - Yellow Green \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-5 - Flat Green \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-55 - Deck Tan \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-57 - Buff \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-58 - Olive Green \u003cbr\u003e\nXF-64 - Red Brown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batcave Comics n Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47911188234480,"sku":"Tam61046","price":347.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/2365\/9600\/files\/dea515b3643ee10cb4b27903c93ae7c2.jpg?v=1755069320","url":"https:\/\/www.batcave.co.za\/products\/tamiya-1-48-c-v-f4u-1-2-bird-cage-corsair","provider":"Batcave Comics n Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}