HAN2590 Corsair 50

The Corsair 50 combines superb scale looks and outline with sport-like flying performance making it
easier for everyday pilots to fly a warbird without too much hassle. In fact for anyone looking to transition
from low-wing sport models to warbird flying, the Corsair 50 with its relatively docile flying characteristics
is the perfect choice.

Constructed from balsa and light weight plywood the Corsair 50 comes out of the box almost ready to
fly with several scale features such as a pre-painted fiberglass cowl, 8-spoke scale wheels, a dummy
radial engine, a scale ¾ inch aluminum spinner nut, a magnetic top battery hatch with hidden switches
and a deep Navy (Corsair) Blue UltraCote covering complete with two different decal sets.

The Corsair 50 comes as standard with fixed landing gear; however it easily upgraded to retractable
gear as the wing has been designed to accept the optional E-flite "twist and turn" electric retracts that
are easily fitted to give pilots a real "warbird" experience!

Pilots looking to take advantage of the advances in motor and battery technology can power the
Corsair 50 with electric power without any modifications necessary, making it easy for you to convert
to electric power. The E-flite Power 46 motor (EFLM4046A) fits straight in and provides plenty of power
for typical warbird flying, or if you decide to use a glow engine the Corsair has been designed around
the Evolution .46 -.52 to .60 2-stroke engines (.72-.82 4-stroke) and these engines are equally easy to
fit.

Thanks to the amount of pre-fabrication and low parts count the model can be quickly and easily
assembled and with Hangar 9's excellent assembly guide and comprehensive hardware pack this
super model can be "combat" ready in a minimum amount of time.

Now where are those Zeros'?

Key Features

• Electric motor ready with no modifications needed
  
• Glow engine ready with hardware included
  
• Retract ready for optional E-flite "twist and turn" electric retracts
  
• 8 spoke scale wheels
  
• Dummy radial engine
  
• Scale ¾ inch Aluminium spinner nut (included)
  
• Balsa/ply wood construction covered in Corsair Blue UltraCote
  
• Hidden receiver switches are mounted in the hatch area
  
• Two sets of decals (included)
  
• Top mount hatch allows easier access to the electric power flight batteries
  
• Optional pilot available separately (HAN9108)

 

Tech. Spec		Electric Setup Propeller: 13 x 8E (HFL7631) or 14 x 7E (HFL7633) ESC: 60 amp Pro switch-mode BEC brushless (EFLA1060) Battery: 4000 mAh 4S 14.8v 30C LiPo Prop adaptor: Power 46/60 (EFLM1934) Motor: Power 46 Brushless outrunner 670Kv (EFLM4046A) Glow setup Engine: .52NX glow engine with muffler (EVOE0520) Propeller: Evolution 11 x 6 (EVO11060)
Wingspan	145cm (57.0 inch)
Overall Length	115cm (45.5 inch)
Wing Area	39.9 sq dm (620 sq-inch)
Flying Weight	3.25- 3.75kg (7.25 – 8.25 lbs)
Engine Size	2-stroke Evolution .46 -.52 to .60 2 stroke - .72-.82 4-stroke
Motor	E-flite Power 46 (EFLM4046A)
Radio	4+channels minimum with 5 servos (6 servos with retracts)

 

The Chance Vought F4U Corsair

One of the most easily recognized fighters of World War 2 has to be the famous "bent wing bird" the
F4U Corsair. Fitted with one of the largest engines available at that time the Pratt Whitney R-2800 it
was an outstanding fighter by any standard.

During World War II several nicknames were used for the Corsair, it was often referred to as
"Whistling Death" partly because of the engine sound that was caused by the wing-root air inlets or
the "Sweetheart of Okinawa" by American Marine/Army ground troops.

The inverted gull wing design did away with the need for a tall (lanky) landing gear and this in turn
allowed for a huge propeller to propel the plane at the desired high speed and to clear the deck
of aircraft carriers.

Although designed as a carrier-based aircraft it is interesting to note that of the 64,000 operational
sorties for the U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy only 9,581 sorties (15%) were flown from carrier decks.

The Corsair F4U I variant first entered service in 1943 and was armed with six fifty calibre machine
guns, had a speed of 425 mph and at the time it was able to out climb, outrun or outfight any enemy
of the day.

Designed as a carrier-based fighter, it was also the first Naval aircraft to have landing gear retract
flush into the wing behind panels for improved aerodynamics, and it was also the first fighter to exceed
speeds of 400 mph. With its successful reputation, unique flying characteristics and an overall kill
ratio of over 11:1 the mighty Corsair has rightfully earned its place in American military history!
With a production run of over 12 years the Corsair remained in service with many nations until the
1960's and later versions flew their last combat missions in the so called "soccer war" between Honduras
and El-Salvador of 1969. Of the 12,571 Corsairs produced, there are thought to be around 28 still
airworthy today.