An additional external model depicts the F4U-1B clipped-wing variant of the Corsair which was flown by the Royal Navy, who clipped the wings for easier storage in its cramped hangar decks and for better stall behaviour.
Features:
- Accurately modelled F4U-1 Corsair, designed using real-world aircraft plans
- Additional clipped wing F4U-1B Royal Navy external model included
- Six authentic paint schemes:
- No. 15 ‘Daphne C’, flown by Capt. James N. Cupp of VMF-213, Munda, September 1943
- 17-F-13 in the tri-colour scheme as it appeared aboard the USS Bunker Hill with the US Navy VF-17 units in 1943
- No. 576 ‘Marine’s Dream’, flown by Major Gordon of the ‘Flying Aces’ VMF-222, December 1943
- No. 18 ‘Bubbles’ of VMF-124, flown by Lt. Bill Crowe
- 5A British Royal Navy F4U-1B with clipped wings
- RNZAF NZ5201, recently restored and resident in New Zealand
- No. 15 ‘Daphne C’, flown by Capt. James N. Cupp of VMF-213, Munda, September 1943
- Numerous animations including canopy, cowl flap mechanisms, oil cooler and intercooler doors, wing folding mechanics, tail hook, animated bomb and drop tank release
- High definition textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity, and bump and specular mapping are used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
- Beautifully detailed Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine
- Realistic radial stereo sound set
- Authentic animated virtual cockpit
- Accurate flight dynamics
- Detailed and animated cockpit in exterior model
- Cockpit sounds such as switches, knobs and levers
- In-game options - special configuration panel allows for seat height adjustment and view angles in the VC and the removal of the pilot when on the ground
