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Aviation
F4U-4B VMF-214
IV
Rank
AB
5.7
RB
5.7
SB
5.7
Battle rating
USA
Game nation
Fighter
Main role
Premium vehicle
Status
General information

The F4U-4B VMF-214 is based on the Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214). Commonly referred to as the "Blacksheep" squadron, their squadron served two combat tours during the Korean War. VMF-214 had eight Corsairs which were transferred from USS Badoeng Strait to USS Sicily. The specific Corsair in-game is based on WE-18, which partook in a raid near Inchon. WE-18, piloted by Lt. Joe Bibby, was forced to crash land after receiving damage from enemy ground forces. Grenades were thrown at the plane to ensure its destruction and marked the final mission for WE-18.

The F4U-4B VMF-214 was introduced as a premium pack for Xbox players in Update 1.79 "Project X". The F4U-4B VMF-214 is much like the regular F4U-4B found in the tech tree. The F4U-4B features four high-velocity 20 mm cannons. Although wing-mounted, they are extremely effective against enemy aircraft and ground targets with the correct belt. Furthermore, they have an ample amount of ammunition so players can be generous with firing the cannons. The F4U-4B also has excellent high-speed and straight-line performance. The enormous Pratt & Whitney R-2800-42w is an improved -38w with a better water injection system, a stronger propeller shaft, and other minor changes. This allows the F4U-4B to reach just under 700 km/h (437 mph) in level flight. The F4U-4B also lacks a conventional airbrake; rather the gears act as the airbrake which is helpful in boom and zoom attacks. Overall, the F4U-4B is an excellent fighter with sufficient suspended ordnance for ground attacks.


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Flight performance
Max speed
at 5,000 m 697634739662 km/h
Rate of Climb 1913.826.513.8 m/s
Turn time 2021.918.921.1 s
Max altitude 11,500 m
Takeoff Run 200 m

Combat
flaps
Take-off
flaps
Landing
flaps
Air
brake
General characteristics
Crew 1 person
Gross weight 5.9 t
Engine Pratt & Whitney R-2800-42w
Length 10.3 m
Wingspan 12.5 m

Limits:
Max Speed Limit (IAS) 885 km/h
Mach Number Limit 1
Gear Speed Limit (IAS) 253 km/h
Flap Speed Limit (IAS) 730 km/h
Offensive armament
2 × 20 mm M3 cannon
Ammunition 492 rounds
Fire rate 750 shots/min

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2 × 20 mm M3 cannon
Ammunition 492 rounds
Fire rate 750 shots/min

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Suspended armament
Max weight 1,400 kg

NameWeightSlot
62.8 kg
117.9 kg
242.6 kg
500.8 kg
Economy
Repair cost
AB 1,933 SL
RB 4,533 SL
SB 6,353 SL
Crew training 10,000 SL
Experts 1,050,000 SL
Aces 1,100 GE
Research Aces 320,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
2 x (100 / 230 / 480) % SL
2 x 172 % RP
Premium vehicle
All modifications are unlocked

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