About
The F4U‑1C is a cannon-armed version of the F4U series, introduced in 1945. It retains the powerful R‑2800 engine and streamlined Corsair airframe, trading machine-gun pods for four centerline 20 mm AN/M2 cannons. Only about 200 were built.
Playstyle
This aircraft excels as a turn fighter, leveraging its cannon firepower and Corsair agility. It’s ideal for medium-close combat where it can bring high burst mass to bear. Less climb-focused than earlier variants but more effective in low-altitude dogfights.
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Potent armament: four 20 mm cannons with generous ammo
➕ Strong turn rate (~30.7°/s) and fast roll (~151°/s), making it agile in combat
➕ Good top speed (~660 km/h) with solid aerodynamic performance
Cons
➖ Weak thrust-to-weight (approx. 0.24), so acceleration and climb are limited
➖ High stall speed (~170 km/h) requires careful low-speed handling
Loadout Option
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Trivia
- Entered service after the F4U‑1D but is still ranked earlier in-game
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