Author Topic: F4U-1D vs. -1C (Read 279 times)

LoneStarBuckeye · « **on:** October 04, 2002, 09:03:52 AM »

I know that a number of you fly the hogs regularly, so here is a question for you: Are the flight models of the -1D and -1C variants really the same? It seems to me that the -1C feels more nimble and less prone to burning energy when maneuvering than the -1D, but maybe it's just my imagination. Perhaps I just feel better about a plane when I'm sitting behind four cannons, as opposed to six mgs.

Thanks!

- JNOV

Joker312 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2002, 11:55:29 AM »

I havent done any tests but the -1C does just about everything better than a -1D IMO.

The only difference should be the cannon Vs. gun according to the specs.

They both had the P&W R-2800 -8(W) engine that put out 2250 hp. They also weighed in at 8900 lbs empty and 14000 lbs fully loaded give or take a few.

It just seems to be a better ride overall.

Tumor · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2002, 08:47:23 AM »

I find the -D much more forgiving than the -C, and I "think" the C is heavier. Anyway... thats my opinion.

Wilbus · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2002, 09:44:17 AM »

The C HAD a weight problem, it was very much underweight which made it much better then it was. It is fixed now I believe so they should behave more or less the same.

Booky · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2002, 10:06:50 PM »

The -D holds E better and turns better. It has less of a stall to the left wing as well.

The difference is noticable if you fly the -D a lot and grab a -C. But if you fly the -C a lot and fly the -D you will only notice the lack of cannons and not the more forgivness of the -D. Just the way a mind percieves things.

And yes the -C wieghs more, not positive but I think it is somewhere around 600lbs more.

Booky

LoneStarBuckeye · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2002, 10:57:07 PM »

Thanks for the replies. I thought it might just be in my head.

- JNOV

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2002, 12:00:53 AM »

The C-hog is now 300lbs heavier than the D and this is accurate. Before it was corrected the AH C-hog was some 300lbs lighter than the D, so it was a whopping 600lbs too light.

F4UDOA · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2002, 12:26:59 PM »

It's kind of funny that the F4U-1C is now heavier than the F4U-1D. I'm pretty sure I'm the one that gave Pyro the chart the F4U-1C weight chart that showed it as being heavier.

Now looking in the 1944 Fighter Conferance the weight of the F4U-1C is only 11,800LBS. 300LBS lighter than the D-hog.

This also corresponds to the F4U-4C(20Mil) being lighter than the F4U-4 with 6 .50 cals by approx 300LBS.

Now I'm not so sure.

ra · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2002, 05:03:47 PM »

The -1C has 4 Hispanos. What more analysis could you need?

ra

Red Tail 444 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2002, 06:56:15 PM »

To me the C seems to be a more stable (firm) aircraft. Easier to land- especially on CVs.

Just my pref..I like it more

CapsAW · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2002, 12:28:37 PM »

I dunno, but the cannons rule..thats for sure ;-)

Red Tail 444 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2002, 01:19:54 PM »

did the F4U-4B or C see WW2 action?