f4u-1d vs f4u-1a

[nick172]

ok guys what is the differance in the 2 planes? speed, climb, accel?

[Saxman]

A lot depends on what F4U-1A was modeled.

Basically, though, you can either think of a faster, lighter F4U-1D (with associated improvements in climb and acceleration) without the ordinance options, or an F4U-1 with the acceleration and climb of the 1D.

Speed should top out around 410+ mph (roughly equal to the -1, maybe a little slower).

I'm positively drooling.

[Squire]

Did they say what is happening with the current F4U-1 birdcage?

[Saxman]

Other than having the 3D model updated? No.

I'd guess the 1A would be unperked in the Late War arenas as she's nowhere NEAR the monster the -4 is. POSSIBLY available in the Mid War arena lightly perked (she WOULD be a monster in the MW arena. Only thing holding down the -1 really is the poor accel and climb).

[humble]

The 1A is basically a -1 with improved canopy and the pilot seating position raised 18 inches. The vast majority (from what I've read) are identical in performance to the -1. In fact many were "labeled" as -1's on delivery. The "1A" was not adapted officially until well after the initial production run of modified birds were delivered......

[Saxman]

The "true" F4U-1 isn't what we have in the game. For one, they'd need to remove the WEP. Many 1As carried the same engine and paddle prop of the 1D, (hence the improved acceleration and rate of climb) so that's not entirely accurate.

[humble]

One of many "blurbs" online.....

This version had no folding wings. Since the aircraft were not deemed fit for carrier operations there was no need for folding wings, and so the construction and weight of the folding system was saved. Also, this version had a clear-view canopy that in itself improved the pilot’s fields of vision but, more importantly, had a domed top that allowed the seat to be raised by some 7 in (0.18 m) for a useful improvement in the pilot’s forward fields of vision. Also, a pneumatic rather than solid tire on a heightened tailwheel unit was introduced, that effectively lowered the nose, and a small spoiler was added on the leading edge of the starboard wing. The 862nd F4U-1A introduced another upgraded feature in the form of 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8W radial with a water-injection capability that boosted maximum power to 2,250 hp (1.678 kW).
Number built: 2,066

So the "true" -1 has no WEP

[CHECKERS]

Originally posted by Squire
Did they say what is happening with the current F4U-1 birdcage?

Other that it sucks ..... Nope, nada.