F4U-4B - Revision history

U43866265: Redundant

2024-11-20T09:27:52Z

Redundant

U38088265: /* Usage in battles */

2024-08-10T06:13:41Z

‎Usage in battles

U35000479: Slight changes to the previous addition about usage in Ground battles

2024-08-05T03:22:40Z

Slight changes to the previous addition about usage in Ground battles

U35000479: Added advice on usage in ground battles

2024-08-04T23:45:33Z

Added advice on usage in ground battles

U44629479: Undo revision 184699 by U109951715 (talk)

2024-04-05T04:17:11Z

Undo revision 184699 by U109951715 (talk)

U109951715: added a photo

2024-04-04T23:59:45Z

added a photo

U122626793: /* Pros and cons */ : Fixed grammar issue

2024-01-19T00:54:33Z

‎Pros and cons: : Fixed grammar issue

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-10-21T10:37:53Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: /* Flight performance */

2023-10-14T09:17:32Z

‎Flight performance

U35208026: /* General info */ The F4U-4B (alongside the -7) got a massive engine rework. It received a 2-stage 3-speed supercharger and is much faster at altitude now.

2023-10-13T21:17:01Z

‎General info: The F4U-4B (alongside the -7) got a massive engine rework. It received a 2-stage 3-speed supercharger and is much faster at altitude now.

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 * Flaps deploy very quickly, which can lead to them breaking if not careful
 * Stock guns are inaccurate and easily jam
 * Fuselage can burst into flames quite easily

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 The F4U-4B should be flown primarily at low altitude because its engine lacks power at higher altitudes. Here, it boasts an impressive climb rate (about 25 m/s when spaded), very good acceleration, and a high top speed. You should aim to be around 3-4km at the start of the battle and go after low enemies using boom and zoom tactics, then use your speed to outrun anyone who dives on you. You can then use your engine power and energy retention to gain an energy advantage over them and easily kill them. If you find yourself in a tough situation, don't be afraid to go a bit aggressive because this plane accelerates very well at low altitude and the extremely powerful guns makes it easy to secure kills quickly, but don't stall yourself out at the deck amidst a cloud of enemies since you'll be an easy kill.
-In the right hands, the F4U-4B is also a fearsome strike fighter. In addition to a pair of 500 or 1000-lb bombs that drop separately, the quadruple cannon armament is surprisingly potent against a variety of ground vehicles. Open-tops and light tanks can be dispatched with ease, and at a steep enough angle (60-70 degrees) your M3 cannons can pierce through the roof armor of most late-war medium tanks. Heavier vehicles are tough to crack but can typically be immobilized and repeatedly set on fire by strafing the engine roof. The Corsair airframe's energy retention shines in this role, allowing you to dive and zoom climb several times before running low on altitude. Essentially, a determined and capable F4U-4B pilot can destroy nearly anything they see with cannons alone. The aircraft's large ammo reserve means you can hover over the map while picking out targets and disrupting the enemy for an extended period. Ground target belts will achieve maximum effect against ground vehicles, while still being more than adequate to menace hostile aircraft.
+In the right hands, the F4U-4B can also be a fearsome strike aircraft. In addition to a pair of 500 or 1,000 lb bombs that drop separately, the quadruple cannon armament is surprisingly potent against a variety of ground vehicles. Open-top vehicles and light tanks can be dispatched with ease, and at a steep enough angle (60-70 degrees) your M3 cannons can pierce through the roof armour of most late-war medium tanks. Heavier vehicles are tough to crack but can typically be immobilized and repeatedly set on fire by strafing the engine deck. The Corsair airframe's energy retention shines in this role, allowing you to dive and zoom climb several times before running low on altitude. Essentially, a determined and capable F4U-4B pilot can destroy nearly anything they see with cannons alone. The aircraft's large ammo reserve means you can hover over the map while picking out targets and disrupting the enemy for an extended period. Ground target belts will achieve maximum effect against ground vehicles, while still being more than adequate to menace hostile aircraft.
 ====Specific enemies worth noting====

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 The F4U-4B should be flown primarily at low altitude because its engine lacks power at higher altitudes. Here, it boasts an impressive climb rate (about 25 m/s when spaded), very good acceleration, and a high top speed. You should aim to be around 3-4km at the start of the battle and go after low enemies using boom and zoom tactics, then use your speed to outrun anyone who dives on you. You can then use your engine power and energy retention to gain an energy advantage over them and easily kill them. If you find yourself in a tough situation, don't be afraid to go a bit aggressive because this plane accelerates very well at low altitude and the extremely powerful guns makes it easy to secure kills quickly, but don't stall yourself out at the deck amidst a cloud of enemies since you'll be an easy kill.
-In the right hands, the F4U-4B is also a fearsome strike fighter. In addition to a pair of 500 or 1000-lb bombs that drop separately, the quadruple cannon armament is surprisingly potent against a variety of ground vehicles. Open-tops and light tanks can be dispatched with ease, and at a steep enough angle (60-70 degrees) your M3 cannons can pierce through the roof armor of most late-war medium tanks. Heavier vehicles are tough to crack but can typically be immobilized and repeatedly set on fire by strafing the engine roof. In other words, a determined and capable F4U-4B pilot can destroy nearly anything they see with cannons alone. The aircraft's large ammo reserve means you can hover over the map for an extended period, picking out targets and disrupting the enemy. Ground target belts will achieve maximum effect against ground vehicles, while still being more than adequate to menace hostile aircraft.
+In the right hands, the F4U-4B is also a fearsome strike fighter. In addition to a pair of 500 or 1000-lb bombs that drop separately, the quadruple cannon armament is surprisingly potent against a variety of ground vehicles. Open-tops and light tanks can be dispatched with ease, and at a steep enough angle (60-70 degrees) your M3 cannons can pierce through the roof armor of most late-war medium tanks. Heavier vehicles are tough to crack but can typically be immobilized and repeatedly set on fire by strafing the engine roof. The Corsair airframe's energy retention shines in this role, allowing you to dive and zoom climb several times before running low on altitude. Essentially, a determined and capable F4U-4B pilot can destroy nearly anything they see with cannons alone. The aircraft's large ammo reserve means you can hover over the map while picking out targets and disrupting the enemy for an extended period. Ground target belts will achieve maximum effect against ground vehicles, while still being more than adequate to menace hostile aircraft.
 ====Specific enemies worth noting====

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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).'' -->
 The F4U-4B should be flown primarily at low altitude because its engine lacks power at higher altitudes. Here, it boasts an impressive climb rate (about 25 m/s when spaded), very good acceleration, and a high top speed. You should aim to be around 3-4km at the start of the battle and go after low enemies using boom and zoom tactics, then use your speed to outrun anyone who dives on you. You can then use your engine power and energy retention to gain an energy advantage over them and easily kill them. If you find yourself in a tough situation, don't be afraid to go a bit aggressive because this plane accelerates very well at low altitude and the extremely powerful guns makes it easy to secure kills quickly, but don't stall yourself out at the deck amidst a cloud of enemies since you'll be an easy kill.
 ====Specific enemies worth noting====

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 ;Videos
 {{Youtube-gallery|LW_BVvR7CIg|'''The Shooting Range #122''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 03:50 discusses the fate of the F4U Corsair after WW2.}}
 == See also ==

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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 8 x HVAR rockets
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 * Does not turn well at lower speeds
-* Rudder loses rudder effectiveness at high speed, making it difficult to hit shots
+* Rudder loses effectiveness at high speed, making it difficult to hit shots
 * Rapidly loses performance at high altitude, should avoid engagements above 6,000 m if possible
 * Still fast at higher altitudes, but German planes (e.g. [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109s]], [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190 Ds]], [[Ta 152 C-3|Ta 152s]], and other similar aircraft) that are slower at low altitudes can outrun it at high altitude

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * Without load
-* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (2,000 lb total)
+* 8 x HVAR rockets
 * 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
-* 8 x HVAR rockets
+{{Navigation-End}}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
 ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
-! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 7,000 m)
+! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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 |-
 ! Stock
-| - || - || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.1 || 21.7 || 14.1 || 14.1 || rowspan="2" | 200
+| 662 || 634 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.1 || 21.9 || 13.8 || 13.8 || rowspan="2" | 200
 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| - || 770 || 19.1 || 20.0 || 25.8 || 19.0
+| 739 || 697 || 19.2 || 20.0 || 26.5 || 19.0
 |-
 |}