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 * Good high-speed manoeuvrability
 * Powerful armament with high ammo count
-* Can mount bombs for use against ground targets
+* Can mount bombs for use against ground targets and bases
 * M2 guns can penetrate pillboxes with AP bullets
 * Decently strong; can take a few hits
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 * Climb rate is a huge downgrade from the F4F-3 and F4F-4 when stock
 * Can be easily taken out by other players from behind
 == History ==

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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* 6 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (391 rpg = 2,350 total)
+* 6 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (375 rpg outer + 400 rpg centre + 400 rpg inner = 2,350 total)
 The F4U-1A is the first aircraft in the US Tech Tree armed with M2 Brownings that possess Armour-Piercing Incendiary rounds. These potent rounds are able to set fire to enemy aircraft as well as causing fatal pilot snipes and engine damage. However, they are not explosive rounds and rely on luck and/or good aim on the part of the pilot to cause damage to critical modules and cause enough damage to destroy the plane or knock out the pilot.

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 In June of the same year, the U.S navy signed a contract with Vought for a prototype, designated "XF4U-1" and after a mock-up inspection, the prototype was to be powered by an extremely powerful Twin-row, 18 cylinder engine created by Pratt & Whitney designated as the "Double Wasp". Reports from Europe indicated that two .30 cal machine guns and two .50 cal HMGs proved inefficient, and as a result, the U.S. Navy issued a new production proposal requesting heavier armament. Vought responded to this request by added 3 Browning .50 cal AN/M2 machine guns with 400 rounds per gun in each wing.
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 The single-engine Chance Vought F4U Corsair was designed in 1938 for a U.S. Navy single-seater carrier-based fighter competition. The prototype showed excellent performance characteristics but was in need of substantial improvement. Even after the completion and launch of the F4U-1, a number of problems were discovered which prevented the aircraft from being used as a carrier-based fighter, and the Navy was forced to use the first F4U-1s for Marine Corps ground-based operations.
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 The Chance Vought factory produced a total of 2,126 F4U-1As.
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* 6 x 12.7 mm M2 (.50 cal) Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (391 rpg = 2,350 total)
+* 6 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (391 rpg = 2,350 total)
 The F4U-1A is the first aircraft in the US Tech Tree armed with M2 Brownings that possess Armour-Piercing Incendiary rounds. These potent rounds are able to set fire to enemy aircraft as well as causing fatal pilot snipes and engine damage. However, they are not explosive rounds and rely on luck and/or good aim on the part of the pilot to cause damage to critical modules and cause enough damage to destroy the plane or knock out the pilot.
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 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-When flying an F4U, use Boom-n-Zoom tactics to excel with the aircraft's performance. This means that the {{PAGENAME}} should climb immediately and then dive on lower flying aircraft, then use its speed and momentum from the dive to climb. The Corsair does turn well but loses energy and speed rapidly, so avoid turn fights or flat maneuvers. However, this aircraft only has eight minutes of WEP time, so pilots should limit its use to only when needing an extra boost of power while in a fight or while running away.
+When flying an F4U, use Boom-n-Zoom tactics to excel with the aircraft's performance. This means that the {{PAGENAME}} should climb immediately and then dive on lower flying aircraft, then use its speed and momentum from the dive to climb. The Corsair does turn well but loses energy and speed rapidly, so avoid turn fights or flat manoeuvres. However, this aircraft only has eight minutes of WEP time, so pilots should limit its use to only when needing an extra boost of power while in a fight or while running away.
-Remember: the F4U Corsair cannot absorb/"tank" gunfire like the P-36G and the P-40 do. The F4U is weaker structurally than the P-36 and P-40, with an engine and airframe that is highly sensitive to damage. In addition to this, at battle-rating 2.7, pilots will face a variety of cannon-armed planes that can obliterate the F4U aircraft should they be able to get a shot in. The F4U's large R-2800 radial engine, while powerful, loses performance dramatically as it takes damage. These performance reductions can mean the difference between whether the {{PAGENAME}} can out-run enemy aircraft, or when it leaves the plane a flying brick for enemies to shoot at. The F4U-1A does not have even a bit of armor that protects the pilot from the side, unlike the P-40, which has small 8mm plates protecting part of the pilot. In addition to this, the F4U is very sensitive to damage in the airframe, as even slight damage to the wings can cause adverse roll characteristics. Damage to ailerons significantly reduces the ability of an F4U to control its roll and keep stable. All these vulnerable parts on the planes make the Corsair highly vulnerable to being crippled or destroyed by cannon fire. The Corsair's self-sealing fuel tanks are still easily punctured and seal very slowly, leaving the F4U vulnerable to fires. This is only exacerbated by the fact that there are fuel tanks in the wings that are located precariously close to both wing spars and the control cables for the ailerons.
+Remember: the F4U Corsair cannot absorb/"tank" gunfire like the P-36G and the P-40 do. The F4U is weaker structurally than the P-36 and P-40, with an engine and airframe that is highly sensitive to damage. In addition to this, at battle-rating 2.7, pilots will face a variety of cannon-armed planes that can obliterate the F4U aircraft should they be able to get a shot in. The F4U's large R-2800 radial engine, while powerful, loses performance dramatically as it takes damage. These performance reductions can mean the difference between whether the {{PAGENAME}} can out-run enemy aircraft, or when it leaves the plane a flying brick for enemies to shoot at. The F4U-1A does not have even a bit of armour that protects the pilot from the side, unlike the P-40, which has small 8mm plates protecting part of the pilot. In addition to this, the F4U is very sensitive to damage in the airframe, as even slight damage to the wings can cause adverse roll characteristics. Damage to ailerons significantly reduces the ability of an F4U to control its roll and keep stable. All these vulnerable parts on the planes make the Corsair highly vulnerable to being crippled or destroyed by cannon fire. The Corsair's self-sealing fuel tanks are still easily punctured and seal very slowly, leaving the F4U vulnerable to fires. This is only exacerbated by the fact that there are fuel tanks in the wings that are located precariously close to both wing spars and the control cables for the ailerons.
-However, unlike its contemporaries and predecessors in the US tree, the F4U-1A has two key differences. First, it has highly potent Armour-Piercing Incendiary (API) ammunition, which has enough armor-penetrating characteristics to punch holes into the enemy's airframe, modules, and pilot; at the same time the ammo can easily start fires in the enemy plane. Second, the F4U-1A performs better at higher speeds- speeds that would cause P-40s to begin having control issues. The F4U-1A performs very well above 350km/h, but its superiority to other aircraft really starts showing at 400km/h and above. At these speeds, its roll rate and elevator authority remain relatively unaffected while contemporary aircraft have issues with control lockups at this speed. At speeds above 350 km/h, it can easily out-roll enemy aircraft other than [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]]s, allowing it to perform scissor maneuvers very well.
+However, unlike its contemporaries and predecessors in the US tree, the F4U-1A has two key differences. First, it has highly potent Armour-Piercing Incendiary (API) ammunition, which has enough armour-penetrating characteristics to punch holes into the enemy's airframe, modules, and pilot; at the same time the ammo can easily start fires in the enemy plane. Second, the F4U-1A performs better at higher speeds- speeds that would cause P-40s to begin having control issues. The F4U-1A performs very well above 350km/h, but its superiority to other aircraft really starts showing at 400km/h and above. At these speeds, its roll rate and elevator authority remain relatively unaffected while contemporary aircraft have issues with control lockups at this speed. At speeds above 350 km/h, it can easily out-roll enemy aircraft other than [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]]s, allowing it to perform scissor manoeuvres very well.
 [[File:Rolling Scissors.png|thumb|left|The Rolling Scissors, illustrated. The flat scissors is a variation on this manoeuvre that is done "flat"- meaning that the aircraft do not go vertical.]]
-Apart from the standard flat scissors, pilots should ideally use the Rolling Scissors maneuver to take advantage of the F4U-1A's good high-speed maneuverability (see left image). Dive on a target and once the target turns towards the {{PAGENAME}}, pitch up as illustrated in the diagram while using the aileron control keys/joystick to roll the plane so that the aircraft is facing the ground, but not at a 90-degree angle. Pull back on the elevator, bringing the aircraft down in a chandelle that brings the aircraft's nose into a lead-aspect curve on the enemy. To counter this, the enemy will have to bring their nose up and enter a loop, and thus bleeding energy. At this moment, a {{PAGENAME}} pilot may be able to get a snapshot off on the enemy. Generally, the {{PAGENAME}} will have superior energy retention to the enemy, and thus the enemy will continually lose more energy than the {{PAGENAME}} in the Rolling Scissors. If a {{PAGENAME}} pilot execute it correctly and gain sufficient speed in the initial dive, it should bleed enough energy from the enemy so that they are slow and/or low, making them an easy target.
+Apart from the standard flat scissors, pilots should ideally use the Rolling Scissors manoeuvre to take advantage of the F4U-1A's good high-speed manoeuvrability (see left image). Dive on a target and once the target turns towards the {{PAGENAME}}, pitch up as illustrated in the diagram while using the aileron control keys/joystick to roll the plane so that the aircraft is facing the ground, but not at a 90-degree angle. Pull back on the elevator, bringing the aircraft down in a chandelle that brings the aircraft's nose into a lead-aspect curve on the enemy. To counter this, the enemy will have to bring their nose up and enter a loop, and thus bleeding energy. At this moment, a {{PAGENAME}} pilot may be able to get a snapshot off on the enemy. Generally, the {{PAGENAME}} will have superior energy retention to the enemy, and thus the enemy will continually lose more energy than the {{PAGENAME}} in the Rolling Scissors. If a {{PAGENAME}} pilot execute it correctly and gain sufficient speed in the initial dive, it should bleed enough energy from the enemy so that they are slow and/or low, making them an easy target.
-Generally, if the {{PAGENAME}} dives on an aircraft on the tail of another aircraft, the pilot will likely be able to shoot down the enemy plane. The Corsair is highly maneuverable, and when played to its strengths (armament, and roll rate/elevator authority at high speeds), will be nearly impossible to shake off.
+Generally, if the {{PAGENAME}} dives on an aircraft on the tail of another aircraft, the pilot will likely be able to shoot down the enemy plane. The Corsair is highly manoeuvrable, and when played to its strengths (armament, and roll rate/elevator authority at high speeds), will be nearly impossible to shake off.
-One of the planes that should concern any Corsair pilot are [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109s]]. They are very dangerous foes to anyone who fights by their rules. The {{PAGENAME}} will commonly encounter [[Bf 109 E-1|E-1]]s, [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3]]s, [[Bf 109 E-4|E-4]]s/[[Bf 109 E-7/U2|E-7]]s and [[Bf 109 F-1|F-1]]s, but the {{PAGENAME}} will also occasionally come across the rare [[Bf 109 F-2|F-2]] when being up-tiered. The E-series aircraft aren't as demanding to fight, as the {{PAGENAME}} can out speed them by a large margin and in some cases out-dive. The {{PAGENAME}} will also be able to use the rolling scissors quite successfully against them. However, the E-4 variant can still shred the {{PAGENAME}} apart easily with their twin MG FF/M cannons, which possess the potent Minengeschoß round. However, the F-variants are very powerful foes. The [[Bf 109 F-1|first in the Friedrich line]] climbs better, turns better, and is fast enough to keep up with the {{PAGENAME}}, while still sporting a single MG FF/M mounted in the nose. The {{PAGENAME}} will have trouble trying to turn with them, or using high/low yo-yo turns to try and get a shot on them. However, they are not very good at rolling, and while they have greater energy retention than the {{PAGENAME}} does, a {{PAGENAME}} pilot can use a flat scissors maneuver to get the better of them. The F-2 sports a 15 mm MG151 cannon that, while containing less filler in its explosive rounds, can still deal enough damage to cripple the {{PAGENAME}}. Seek teammate's support if one of the Bf 109 F-2 tries to force an engagement. If an encounter is a must, the {{PAGENAME}} can attempt to out-turn the Bf 109 or try to force an overshoot by pulling the throttle back and using its gears as airbrakes. However, while bleeding speed might induce an overshoot, novice pilots should not attempt this tactic as this means slowing the plane down to very slow speeds, rendering the {{PAGENAME}} an easy target.
+One of the planes that should concern any Corsair pilot are [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109s]]. They are very dangerous foes to anyone who fights by their rules. The {{PAGENAME}} will commonly encounter [[Bf 109 E-1|E-1]]s, [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3]]s, [[Bf 109 E-4|E-4]]s/[[Bf 109 E-7/U2|E-7]]s and [[Bf 109 F-1|F-1]]s, but the {{PAGENAME}} will also occasionally come across the rare [[Bf 109 F-2|F-2]] when being up-tiered. The E-series aircraft aren't as demanding to fight, as the {{PAGENAME}} can outspeed them by a large margin and in some cases out-dive. The {{PAGENAME}} will also be able to use the rolling scissors quite successfully against them. However, the E-4 variant can still shred the {{PAGENAME}} apart easily with their twin MG FF/M cannons, which possess the potent Minengeschoß round. However, the F-variants are very powerful foes. The [[Bf 109 F-1|first in the Friedrich line]] climbs better, turns better, and is fast enough to keep up with the {{PAGENAME}}, while still sporting a single MG FF/M mounted in the nose. The {{PAGENAME}} will have trouble trying to turn with them, or using high/low yo-yo turns to try and get a shot on them. However, they are not very good at rolling, and while they have greater energy retention than the {{PAGENAME}} does, a {{PAGENAME}} pilot can use a flat scissors manoeuvre to get the better of them. The F-2 sports a 15 mm MG151 cannon that, while containing less filler in its explosive rounds, can still deal enough damage to cripple the {{PAGENAME}}. Seek teammate's support if one of the Bf 109 F-2 tries to force an engagement. If an encounter is a must, the {{PAGENAME}} can attempt to out-turn the Bf 109 or try to force an overshoot by pulling the throttle back and using its gears as airbrakes. However, while bleeding speed might induce an overshoot, novice pilots should not attempt this tactic as this means slowing the plane down to very slow speeds, rendering the {{PAGENAME}} an easy target.
 The {{PAGENAME}} may also see Fw 190s when up-tiered. These aircraft dive faster, accelerate faster in a dive, travel nearly as fast as the {{PAGENAME}} does, as well as possessing the ability to make lightning-quick changes of direction due to its superb roll-rate. If one of these aircraft is spotted, the best tactic is to either try and force a head-on and break as soon as possible or attempt to lure it towards team-mates. Fighting one of these planes without proper knowledge of its strengths and weaknesses in a fight is sheer lunacy and will result in the {{PAGENAME}}'s demise. The {{PAGENAME}} pilot can attempt to out-turn it, but smart Fw 190 pilots will simply use their superior energy retention to bleed all of the {{PAGENAME}}'s speed. If a {{PAGENAME}} attempts to engage a Fw 190 in a head-on, make sure to get hits in before getting too close as when within 500 m of an Fw 190, its armament can easily cripple an aircraft.
-Occasionally, the {{PAGENAME}} will see [[SM.91]]s. the SM.91 is easily one of the most heavily-armed foes the {{PAGENAME}} will ever face as it mounts 6 MG151/20 20 mm cannons in the nose, as well as having one in a turret to the rear for defensive purposes. The trick is to stay mobile when facing an SM.91. SM.91s are twin-engined fighters and thus cannot maneuver as quickly as the {{PAGENAME}} does. However, should they even be able to make a single successful shot at the {{PAGENAME}}, the {{PAGENAME}} will most likely be shredded by the sheer weight of cannon fire. This aircraft is also one of the few at the 2.7-3.7 BR range that has enough firepower to beat the {{PAGENAME}} in a head-on attack. Many Corsair pilots make the mistake of trying to chase the SM.91 from the rear. Smart SM.91 pilots will purposefully activate the airbrakes so that the F4U-1A can catch up faster, before using the rear turret's MG151/20 to cause engine and fuel fires or even snap the {{PAGENAME}}'s weak wings off. In addition, for a twin-engine fighter, it is surprisingly maneuverable and the {{PAGENAME}} may have issues trying to out-maneuver it depending on how much fuel the {{PAGENAME}} has left and how many upgrades the {{PAGENAME}} has. The SM.91, however, has no armor- not even a bullet-proof windscreen. the fuel tanks near the center of the aircraft are not self-sealing, and if set on fire, the SM.91 will have to break off and dive to put out the fire or will be incinerated. At the very least, it will be heavily crippled enough and will struggle to fight back once set on fire.
+Occasionally, the {{PAGENAME}} will see [[SM.91]]s. the SM.91 is easily one of the most heavily-armed foes the {{PAGENAME}} will ever face as it mounts 6 MG151/20 20 mm cannons in the nose, as well as having one in a turret to the rear for defensive purposes. The trick is to stay mobile when facing an SM.91. SM.91s are twin-engined fighters and thus cannot manoeuvre as quickly as the {{PAGENAME}} does. However, should they even be able to make a single successful shot at the {{PAGENAME}}, the {{PAGENAME}} will most likely be shredded by the sheer weight of cannon fire. This aircraft is also one of the few at the 2.7-3.7 BR range that has enough firepower to beat the {{PAGENAME}} in a head-on attack. Many Corsair pilots make the mistake of trying to chase the SM.91 from the rear. Smart SM.91 pilots will purposefully activate the airbrakes so that the F4U-1A can catch up faster, before using the rear turret's MG151/20 to cause engine and fuel fires or even snap the {{PAGENAME}}'s weak wings off. In addition, for a twin-engine fighter, it is surprisingly manoeuvrable and the {{PAGENAME}} may have issues trying to out-manoeuvre it depending on how much fuel the {{PAGENAME}} has left and how many upgrades the {{PAGENAME}} has. The SM.91, however, has no armour- not even a bullet-proof windscreen. the fuel tanks near the centre of the aircraft are not self-sealing, and if set on fire, the SM.91 will have to break off and dive to put out the fire or will be incinerated. At the very least, it will be heavily crippled enough and will struggle to fight back once set on fire.
-This plane is a very successful ground attacker when utilizing the ground belt ammunition against light pillboxes, unarmored targets and some tanks. It is important to remember that this planes biggest asset is its energy retention; don't hang around near the ground or the {{PAGENAME}}will become a slow, heavy and easy target. However, ground-attack should never be the first priority in this fighter, especially since its payload is restricted to just one bomb, limiting its effectiveness as a fighter-bomber. Pilots should leave ground-attack to dedicated attackers, such as the [[A-35B (France)|A-35B]], the [[A-20G-25]] and the [[B18A]].
+This plane is a very successful ground attacker when utilizing the ground belt ammunition against light pillboxes, unarmoured targets and some tanks. It is important to remember that this planes biggest asset is its energy retention; don't hang around near the ground or the {{PAGENAME}}will become a slow, heavy and easy target. However, ground-attack should never be the first priority in this fighter, especially since its payload is restricted to just one bomb, limiting its effectiveness as a fighter-bomber. Pilots should leave ground-attack to dedicated attackers, such as the [[A-35B (France)|A-35B]], the [[A-20G-25]] and the [[B18A]].
 ==== Counter-tactics ====
-When fighting an F4U-1 in the air, any smart Corsair pilot will use their high speed and good high altitude performance to Boom & Zoom and will use their solid roll rate to avoid shots if they miss their first pass. However, a pilot can force them to overshoot by using various defensive maneuvers and challenge for a shot on target due to the weak airframe of the Corsair.
+When fighting an F4U-1 in the air, any smart Corsair pilot will use their high speed and good high altitude performance to Boom & Zoom and will use their solid roll rate to avoid shots if they miss their first pass. However, a pilot can force them to overshoot by using various defensive manoeuvres and challenge for a shot on target due to the weak airframe of the Corsair.
-The F4U-1A, like many other American aircraft, is a sitting duck when travelling at low speeds while excelling at high speeds, usually above 300 km/h. While not the most agile aircraft, the F4U-1A possesses the R-2800 radial engine, which has superb thrust and power at altitudes beginning at 3,000 meters and going up to around 6,500 meters (though it can still excel at lower altitudes). Due to possessing 6 x M2 Browning .50 caliber machine guns with M8 API ammunition, the Corsair also excels in head-ons against enemies. One of the things to never do against a Corsair is engaging in a head-on. This is simply asking to suffer a fiery, explosive deconstruction at the hands of the 6 powerful guns of the Corsair. Even a successful head-on can still result in critical damage to one own plane's wings, engine, or even a pilot-snipe. Head-ons should be avoided at all costs.
+The F4U-1A, like many other American aircraft, is a sitting duck when travelling at low speeds while excelling at high speeds, usually above 300 km/h. While not the most agile aircraft, the F4U-1A possesses the R-2800 radial engine, which has superb thrust and power at altitudes beginning at 3,000 metres and going up to around 6,500 metres (though it can still excel at lower altitudes). Due to possessing 6 x M2 Browning .50 calibre machine guns with M8 API ammunition, the Corsair also excels in head-ons against enemies. One of the things to never do against a Corsair is engaging in a head-on. This is simply asking to suffer a fiery, explosive deconstruction at the hands of the 6 powerful guns of the Corsair. Even a successful head-on can still result in critical damage to one own plane's wings, engine, or even a pilot-snipe. Head-ons should be avoided at all costs.
 The primary tactics of someone who aims to counter this aircraft should be tactics that will bleed energy from the F4U-1A, making it slow, low or a combination of both. This can be accomplished in many ways, but the two main methods are: