This is a definitive technical guide to the Vought F4U Corsair. With over 12;500 produced; the Vought F4U Corsair is one of the icons of mid-20th century military aviation. With a USN kill rate of 11:1 during World War II; demand exceeded Vought's manufacturing capabilities; and it holds the record for longest production run of an US piston-engined fighter aircraft. It was as a Marine Corps aircraft that the Corsair was to become famous; fighting through World War II and Korea. Able to outperform its contemporaries; notably the A6M Zero; the Corsair combined speed; resilience and firepower. It also served in Indochina and Algeria; and in 1969's 'Soccer War' between Honduras and El Salvador; Corsairs were flown by both sides and fought the last propeller-aircraft dogfights in history. Color illustrations and photographs augment the examination of the technical characteristics and combat performance of this exceptional and important aircraft.
#1767433 in Books 2015-03-30 2015-02-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.52 x 1.30 x 6.30l; 1.51 #File Name: 1780768265304 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book but not for novicesBy electricamermanSuper in-depth; goes back to the birth of warships; explains every evolutionary change. Excellent diagrams of ship designs; great statistical info. Detailed historical accounts. Very technical. A must-have for students/fans of military naval architecture/design. Not for the novice. A good grasp of engineering; fluid dynamics and history is needed. If the reader is up to the challenge; it is a FANTASTIC BOOK!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Capital Book on Capital ShipsBy gametimeThis book gave a good general overview of the era that gave rise to the "all big gun" armored warship; the thinking behind them; and the battle testing in WWI that revealed their weaknesses. The diagrams of the various ship designs are rather small; but clearly done and helpful. I found his characterization of Jacky Fisher to be helpful in balancing the prior mostly positive views I had read. In combination with Massie's "Castles of Steel;" it gives a great overall scan of the ships; the individuals; and the times.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Appropriate work for the centeniary of Jutland.By William R CooperGood overview of the Royal Navy during the Fisher years and after.
