FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair "Birdcage" 1600mm (63") Wingspan - PNP - FLW304P

The F4U Corsair was a carrier-based and land-based aircraft developed during WWII. Its unique inverted sea-gull wing is its distinctive feature, as well as its maneuverability and versatility to operate in many areas. Its powerful engine, producing a top speed of 640 kph, made the Corsair one of the fastest piston fighters in the world at that time. In the Pacific battlefield, it achieved an impressive 11:1 combat record. The Corsair remained in military service after WWII into the Korean war era and several continue to fly today with civilian operators.

This FlightLine F4U Corsair is approximately 1/8 scale, with a 1600mm wingspan and 1300mm length. We offer both the F4U-1A (“Birdcage” canopy) and F4U-1D (“Bubble Top” canopy) versions of the early three-bladed Corsair, and each version sports its own period-accurate factory paint scheme. Molded from EPO foam and featuring a scale shape with lots of plastic parts to enhance its scale fidelity and user friendliness, all the Corsair’s control surfaces are easily assembled with screws.

Like the FlightLine 1600mm Spitfire Mk.IX and Freewing A-10 Warthog, this Corsair also features a multi-material wing, utilizing foam, plywood, plastic, carbon tubes, and aluminum extrusions to provide a stronger wing than solid foam yet still lightweight and maneuverable. Scale lighting, scale six-panel flaps, scale landing gear, sharply molded panel lines and raised surfaces, and various other scale features make this the best big foam electric Corsair on the market today!

The FlightLine F4U Corsair stock PNP version is equipped with a 5055-390KV brushless outrunner motor and scale 3-blade propeller and 80A ESC. The specially molded large size propeller and all-new motor help power the Corsair through aerobatic maneuvers with ease while retaining a reasonable scale appearance. The model can cruise at ~40-50% throttle setting and loop consecutively at only 50%-60% throttle setting. Vertical performance is also excellent for a scale model this size! With the recommended Admiral 6S 5000mAh lipo battery, the F4U Corsair has a level top speed of 125kph/75mph, with 5-9 minutes of flight time depending on throttle management.

Takeoff is very stable without the need for flaps. The F4U can execute a wide range of maneuvers, including all scale maneuvers and additional non-scale aerobatics. Its aluminum suspension main struts and tall wheels provide confidence when operating on grass runways. All three landing gear are retractable, and the mains even feature three panel sequenced molded plastic gear doors for ultimate realism.

To give users an added element of versatility, the inside wall of the molded plastic cowl incorporates eight hidden tubes to house lead ballast, which users can add or remove depending on their preferred battery size (i.e. add ballast if flying a 4000mAh, remove ballast for 6,000+mAh). For users flying the recommended Admiral 6S 5000, no additional ballast is required other than what is already factory-installed. Refer to the manual for the recommended CG position.

Note: All 1600mm F4U-1A/D Corsairs sold November 2024 and later now include upgraded retract strut pins with a 6.5mm pin diameter. When purchasing replacement parts, please make sure you purchase the updated parts for your retract pin size.

Features:

• NEW! Upgraded retract strut pins with 6.5mm pin diameter
• NEW! Decal set now comes pre-applied
• Model officially licensed by Northrop Grumman
• Grass capable landing gear with 5mm thick steel pin and metal trunion
• All new rotating main retract unit
• Metal suspension main struts with sequenced main gear doors
• Retractable tail wheel with scale detailing
• Scale four panel split flaps with rounded leading edge like the full scale
• Multi-material wing incorporates foam, plywood ribs, carbon spars, and aluminum joints for optimum strength
• DayBright LED wingtip lights and sequenced landing light
• 9g-17g digital hybrid servos, brass ball links, and nylon hinges on all control surfaces
• Large 18x12 (90% scale) diameter propeller with aluminum alignment and reinforcement plates
• Integrated ballast chamber concealed within the plastic cowl
• F4U-1A ("Birdcage" canopy) and F4U-1D ("Bubble" canopy) PNPs available in different paint schemes
• Each version contains two decal sets
• Admiral 6S 5000 provides 5-9 minutes average flight duration with throttle management

Includes:

• FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair "Birdcage" 1600mm (63") Wingspan - PNP
• Motor, ESC with reverse thrust, servos, LED lights and retracts pre-installed

Requires:

• 6 Channel radio - select a minimum 6 channel radio
• 6 Channel receiver - select a minimum 6 channel receiver
• 6 Cell 22.2V 4000 - 6000 mAh LiPo Battery with EC5 connector
• 6 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 6 cell (6S) 

Specifications for FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair "Birdcage" 1600mm