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FMS 1700MM CORSAIR V3

One of the most distinctive and successful aircraft to enter World War II was undoubtedly the Vought F4-U Corsair. Every warbird fan knows the unique inverted gull-wing design. The Corsair was a workhorse in the Pacific theater where it was operated by Navy and Marine Corps pilots from forward airbases and naval aircraft carriers. It was big, tough, and packed a wallop as an interceptor, a dogfighter and in a ground-attack role.

The latest offering from FMS is their F4U-4 Corsair with a large 1700mm (67-inch) wingspan, bubble canopy, electric power system, retractable landing gear, and Reflex V2 gyro system. It comes with everything you need to get this iconic fighter in the air with the exception of a receiver of your choice and a LiPo flight battery.

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