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F4U-1D Corsair Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Liftoff~70 KTS IASMinimum flying speed; weight dependent
Climb125 KTS IASBest rate of climb
Approach90-95 KTS IASField and carrier approach
Threshold~85 KTSOver runway; stall 75 kts flaps full
Gear Limit200 KTSMax gear extension - tail wheel doors
Vmax (structural)395 KTS IASNever exceed, clean

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Takeoff54 IN HG / 2,700 RPM
Climb (Military)52.5 IN HG / 2,700 RPM
Cruise34 IN HG / 2,300 RPM (AUTO LEAN)
War Emergency (5 min)FULL THROTTLE / 2,700 RPM (~60 IN HG, water injection)

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
UPAnyCruise / Combat
20 deg< 200 KTSTakeoff (recommended)
30 deg< 200 KTSField landing (familiarization)
FULL (50 deg)< 200 KTSCarrier landing

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Max MP (Takeoff)54 IN HG
Max MP (War Emergency)~60 IN HG (5 min, water injection)
Max RPM2,700 (3,060 dive, 30 sec)
Oil Pressure85-90 PSI (run-up)
Oil Temp40 C min takeoff / 60-80 C regulated
CHT Max260 C (500 F)
Carb Air Temp43 C warning light
Fuel Pressure16-18 PSI

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Internal Fuel237 US gal (fuselage main tank)
Max G+7.5 / -3.4
Guns6x .50 cal M2 Browning (400 rpg)
Max Crosswind12 kts
Best Range150 KTS @ 1,300 RPM neutral blower (~42 gal/hr)