corsair.

4th wilts · 28-02-2008, 05:50 PM

i know the corsair was primarily a carrier aircraft.but why was this aircraft not used in the e.t.o.the p47 and p51 were used in the e.t.o and the p.t.o.if this aircraft were used in the e.t.o would it not have made a considerable difference.i think it would have,what do you think.4th wilts.

Slipdigit · 28-02-2008, 06:57 PM

It was a navy aircraft and originally was issued to Marine squadrons that were shore based. As the Marines did not field any large contingents of men in Europe, they did not need to bring along their own air force, which essentially was what Marine aircraft were.

Only later on (early 44) did the Corsair see ship deployments after some changes to the wheel struts and two Navy squadrons showed that the aricraft was safe for ship landings

Corsairs were on carriers later in war in the Atlantic in Fleet Air Arm. I have pictures of them.

4th wilts · 28-02-2008, 07:15 PM

i know comparisons with the corsair and p47 could be made,i personnally think the corsair would have made an excellent addition to the tactical airforces of the u.s and commonwealth in europe.yours,4th wilts.

T. A. Gardner · 28-02-2008, 07:28 PM

There are two problems with this:

The first, and major one the Corsair wasn't more widely used was that Vought-Chance didn't have the capacity to produce more. Another Vought product was their competitor for a replacement torpedo bomber for the USN; the TBU Seawolf. This aircraft was judged by the Navy as superior to Grumman's entry the TBF Avenger. But, because Vought was already strapped for production the Grumman was selected simply because Grumman could build it.

The second problem is that the Corsair is not a good performer at high altitude. Much like the Fw 190 its best performance region was below 20,000 feet. This made it the wrong aircraft for the USAAF.

Of course, there could also be some of the "not invented here" syndrome going on too. That is, the Corsair is a Navy fighter and the USAAF might have had more than a little animosity towards using it for just that reason.

4th wilts · 29-02-2008, 02:22 PM

yes,but a great aircraft never the less.yours.4th wilts.

Gotthard Heinrici · 29-02-2008, 03:33 PM

The corsair was a beautiful aircraft alright. What was the Japanese Nickname for it?

4th wilts · 29-02-2008, 04:27 PM

something similar to the beaufighter;whispering death.yours,4th wilts.

marcus69x · 29-02-2008, 04:41 PM

Whistling death.

Slipdigit · 29-02-2008, 05:50 PM

Two interesting tidbits about the Corsair.

1. It had the longest production history of any piston-engine fighter. (1940-1953)
2. It was the first airplane to achieve 400 mph in level flight.

ww2db · 15-03-2008, 09:35 PM

Not sure of Japanese nicknames for them, but some American airmen called them "Sweethearts of the Marianas".

28-02-2008, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
4th wilts Discharged Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wessex Posts: 1,032	corsair. i know the corsair was primarily a carrier aircraft.but why was this aircraft not used in the e.t.o.the p47 and p51 were used in the e.t.o and the p.t.o.if this aircraft were used in the e.t.o would it not have made a considerable difference.i think it would have,what do you think.4th wilts.

28-02-2008, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,630	It was a navy aircraft and originally was issued to Marine squadrons that were shore based. As the Marines did not field any large contingents of men in Europe, they did not need to bring along their own air force, which essentially was what Marine aircraft were. Only later on (early 44) did the Corsair see ship deployments after some changes to the wheel struts and two Navy squadrons showed that the aricraft was safe for ship landings Corsairs were on carriers later in war in the Atlantic in Fleet Air Arm. I have pictures of them. __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag *

29-02-2008, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gotthard Heinrici Pog mo thon Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,928	The corsair was a beautiful aircraft alright. What was the Japanese Nickname for it? __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian

29-02-2008, 05:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,630	Two interesting tidbits about the Corsair. 1. It had the longest production history of any piston-engine fighter. (1940-1953) 2. It was the first airplane to achieve 400 mph in level flight. __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag *

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28-02-2008, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
4th wilts Discharged Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wessex Posts: 1,032	i know comparisons with the corsair and p47 could be made,i personnally think the corsair would have made an excellent addition to the tactical airforces of the u.s and commonwealth in europe.yours,4th wilts.

28-02-2008, 07:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
T. A. Gardner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 260	There are two problems with this: The first, and major one the Corsair wasn't more widely used was that Vought-Chance didn't have the capacity to produce more. Another Vought product was their competitor for a replacement torpedo bomber for the USN; the TBU Seawolf. This aircraft was judged by the Navy as superior to Grumman's entry the TBF Avenger. But, because Vought was already strapped for production the Grumman was selected simply because Grumman could build it. The second problem is that the Corsair is not a good performer at high altitude. Much like the Fw 190 its best performance region was below 20,000 feet. This made it the wrong aircraft for the USAAF. Of course, there could also be some of the "not invented here" syndrome going on too. That is, the Corsair is a Navy fighter and the USAAF might have had more than a little animosity towards using it for just that reason.

29-02-2008, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
4th wilts Discharged Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wessex Posts: 1,032	yes,but a great aircraft never the less.yours.4th wilts.

29-02-2008, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
4th wilts Discharged Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wessex Posts: 1,032	something similar to the beaufighter;whispering death.yours,4th wilts.

29-02-2008, 04:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
marcus69x I love WW2 meah!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, UK Posts: 1,526	Whistling death.

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ww2db Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	Not sure of Japanese nicknames for them, but some American airmen called them "Sweethearts of the Marianas".

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