{"product_id":"vought-f4u-1d-corsair","title":"Tamiya Vought F4U-1D Corsair | 1\/48 Scale U.S. Navy Fighter Aircraft Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nFast, rugged, and heavily armed, the Vought F4U Corsair became one of the most formidable\nfighter aircraft of World War II. While early Corsair variants initially operated from\nland bases with the U.S. Marine Corps, the F4U-1D—introduced in April 1944—was the first\nfully carrier-capable production version to enter frontline service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe F4U-1D featured a raised pilot seating position, a clear bubble canopy for improved\nvisibility, and broader propeller blades to better harness the power of its engine. Armed\nwith six .50-caliber machine guns, it also introduced enhanced ground-attack capability\nthrough additional inner-wing pylons and the ability to carry up to eight rockets on the\nouter wings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFrom early 1945 onward, the F4U-1D was widely employed as a fighter-bomber during attacks\non the Japanese home islands. This kit accurately recreates the late-war Corsair in both\nflight and carrier-deck configurations, capturing the aircraft’s distinctive design and\ncombat versatility.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50369504706807,"sku":"MH_TAM61085_HH","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/3324\/8759\/files\/df9bb166d608f6015ebb4d7d53661c48.jpg?v=1766240923","url":"https:\/\/checkout.miniaturehobbies.com\/products\/vought-f4u-1d-corsair","provider":"Miniature Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}