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Chance Vought Corsair

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This Pacific Theatre veteran was recovered from its WW-II resting place and restored to a high level of static display presentation.

This early 'Birdcage' Corsair is the oldest intact survivor of the type and represents a unique opportunity for a museum wanting a landmark aircraft for their display.

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Aircraft Type - Specifications

  • Wingspan: 12.49 m (40 ft 11¾ in)
  • Wingspan [folded]: 5.2 m (17 ft 0⅝ in)
  • Length: 9.99m (32 ft 9½ in)
  • Height: 4.58 m (15 ft 0¼ in)
  • Wing area: 29.17 m² (314 sq ft)
  • Max speed at sea level: 515 km/h (320 mph)
  • Max speed at 7,315 m (24,000 ft): 631 km/h (392 mph)
  • Time to 3,048 m (10,000 ft): 5.1 mins
  • Time to 6,095 m (20,000 ft): 10.7 mins
  • Service ceiling: 11,310 m (37,100 ft)
  • Normal range: 1,633 km (1,015 miles)
  • Max range at 285 km/h (177 mph) at 1,525 m (5,000 ft): 1,722 km (1,070 miles)
  • Fuel capacity [internal]: 897 litres (197 Imp gals) in fuselage tank and 235 litres (52 Imp gal) in each of two wing leading-edge tanks
  • Empty weight: 4,025 kg (8,873 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 5,388 kg (11,878 lb)
  • Max loaded weight: 6,280 kg (13,846 lb)