N83JC - 1944 CORSAIR FG 1D

1944

CORSAIR

FG-1D

N83JC

67089

Used

2942.0

2

Manufactured by Goodyear in 1944 under license from Vought in Akron, Ohio, Known as Whistling Death Boy by the Japanese the Corsiar was a great Dogfighter as well as a ground support aircraft. Designed as a carrier based aircraft the Corsair had significant landing issues early on. As a result the U.S. Marines became the primary user as a land based fighter in the Pacific Theater. The most notable users being the "Blacksheep" Squadron lead by Major Pappy Boyington. Interest or Questions? 24/7 Chuck Smith 805-377-2050

Only 2, 942 hours total time on the airframe Regularly flown by the American Airpower Museum Max.Speed: 450 mph Combat Radius: 600 nm Max. Takeoff: 12,000 lbs. Length: 33' , Wingspan: 41', Height: 14' 8"

Pratt & Whitney R-2800, 2,325 hp Installed 1994 with 696.4 hours since overhaul R-2800-8 s/n FP206410

STEC 60-2 Auto Pilot Garmin 155 GPS King Com, Nav, DME & Transponder

Flown as VF-53 / Sky Boss Navy squadron colors with checkerboard cowl & tail

Gull Grey Cockpits with Passenger/Ride Jump Seat

March 2016 Annual Inspection Underway New Aerotech Fuel Tank to be installed Prop AD due April, 2018 Transponder Inspection due March, 2016 ELT due April, 2016