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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
F4U-2 Corsair
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1942–1953
Quantity
12,571
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1940
- Service Entry Year1942
- Crew1
- Primary RoleCarrier-based fighter-bomber
- GenerationSecond World War piston-engine fighter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeRadial engine
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
- Number of Engines1
- Internal Fuel1,150 kg
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed671 km/h
- Cruise Speed441 km/h
- Stall Speed130 km/h
- Service Ceiling11,247 m
- Ferry Range2,511 km
- Combat Radius684 km
- Rate of Climb19.7 m/s
- G-Limit7.5
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length10.16 m
- Wingspan12.49 m
- Height4.5 m
- Wing Area29.17
- Empty Weight4,174 kg
- Loaded Weight5,694 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight6,654 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
- Hardpoints4
- Weapons Payload1,800 kg
- Internal Gun6× .50 caliber (12.7 mm) Browning AN/M2 machine guns
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
▤Avionics & Stealth5MOD.5
- RadarNone (F4U-2 had AN/APS-4 radar)
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built12,571
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1979
- Production Start1942
- Production End1953
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1942Production started
- 1953Production ended
84
years in service
11
years in production
12,571
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
92AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS16WORLD WAR II · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS1413UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS101PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
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