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High flying fun awaits a youngster in this replica of a classic F4U Corsair. This pedal plane is made from heavy guage steel. It features a padded seat for flying comfort. The exterior is coated with a non-toxic, child safe, rust resistant powder coating. The propeller spins as the pedal plane is pedaled adding to the thrill of imaginary flight. Some assembly required. Dimensions: 45.5"L ,13.5" W. Wing span is an impressive 35".
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Corsair History...... Some called it the bent wing wonder, and some called it hose nose. Japanese sailors called it whistling death. Today, most simply refer to the Vought F4U as the Corsair. In early 1938, the Navy issued a set of specifications for a high performance, carrier-based fighter that could match the capabilities of the best land based aircraft, and also live with the operational and storage requirements of an aircraft carrier. It was rated at 1850 horsepower for takeoff, a significant increase over current fighter powerplants. In order to utilize all of that power, the design team had to cope with a huge propeller with a diameter of 13 ft. 4 in. They also had to consider the demands made on the landing gear of a carrier based plane. Their solution was to design the wings in an inverted gull-wing shape, coming down from the fuselage at an angle that was perpendicular to the fuselage, and then canting them upwards at a dihedral of 8 ½ degrees. The landing gear was mounted at the lowest point of the wing. This kept the gear leg at its shortest possible length, so that it was strong enough to withstand the hard landing impact, and still provide the height to the fuselage so that the propeller would clear the deck. Aerodynamically, having the wing meet the round fuselage at right angles had the advantage of low relative drag at the fuselage/wing joint. In June of that year, the Navy approved the proposal, and placed an order for one prototype. It was designated the XF4U-1. It first flew on May 29, 1940, piloted by Lyman Bullard. In June of 1940, the Navy order 584 of the distinctive fighters. By the time of the first production run, the mighty Pratt/Whitney was producing 2000 horsepower for takeoff, and with its two-stage supercharger it would propel the Corsair to a speed of 417 mph at 20,000 feet. There were many variations of Corsair built over the life of its production, Some models were produced by Vought, some by Goodyear, some by Brewster. The F4U-4 variant had the R2800-18W engine and a new four bladed prop. The F4U-5 could achieve 462 mph. One model, the F2G utilized the huge 4 row radial engine from Pratt/Whitney, With 36 cylinders, and 4360 cu.in. displacement, it produced 3000 horsepower. As one of the most successful fighter planes ever made, the Corsair has earned its place in the aircraft hall of fame. FREE SHIPPING TO ANY OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES.