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ITEM NAME:61061 Tamiya Vought F4U-1D Corsair 1/48th Plastic Kit 1/48 Aircraft TAMIYA61061 Designed around the new Pratt & Whitney 2,000 BHP radial engine and turning the largest propeller ever attached to a fighter plane, the Vought F4U Corsair became a legend in its own time. The F4U-1 was the first production version of the Corsair. It had a inverted gull wing and a framed canopy with a flat top. •However many problems were soon found. For example, the port wing stall often gave the Corsair unstable landing. And another problem was poor visibility because of its long nose and framed canopy. Therefore for the F4U-1A, the cockpit was raised about seven inches, the framed canopy was replaced with a semi-bubble design canopy, and the taller tail wheel strut waswas introduced. The F4U-1D with a frameless, clear vision canopy, was introduced later for more visibility. Also the F4U-1D had two pylons under the centre wing section that could carry the bombs up to 1,000 pounds and also napalm. Furthermore, 5 inch rockets could be carried under each wing. •Therefore in 1944, the F4U-1D was formally deployed as the first carrier based aircraft of Corsair series. Beginning by placing the F4U-1D with the Marine squadrons VMF-124 and VMF-213 aboard the ESSEX on the way to the Philippines, the F4U-1D was used for attacking Japan in its first operation for the U.S. Navy in 1945. About 3,700 units of F4U-1D were produced and went on to estabilsh a reputation for reliability and its abilities. Combined.Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 61061 Tamiya Vought F4U-1D Corsair 1/48th Plastic Kit 1/48 Aircraft at the best online prices at Order2india Shopping! Free shipping for many products!