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This module includes an F4U-1D Corsair aircraft, Essex class aircraft carrier and 8 WWII Imperial Japanese ground units.
F4U-1D Corsair
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw prominent service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Originally designed and manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair's exceptional performance led to substantial demand; consequently, additional production contracts were awarded to Goodyear (whose Corsairs were designated FG) and Brewster (designated F3A).
Primarily conceived and operated as a carrier-based aircraft, the Corsair was introduced in significant numbers with the U.S. Navy and Marines during World War II. It rapidly established itself as one of the conflict's most capable carrier-based fighter-bombers.
Essex-class aircraft carrier (WWII era)
The Essex-class aircraft carrier, a pivotal component of US naval power during World War II, stands as the most numerous class of capital ships of the 20th century. Comprising 24 vessels, the class featured both "short-hull" and "long-hull" configurations. Fourteen of these carriers actively participated in combat operations during World War II. Remarkably, none were lost due to enemy action, although several sustained significant damage from aerial assaults. Essex-class carriers formed the backbone of the U.S. Navy from mid-1943. Supplemented by the three Midway-class carriers introduced shortly after the war, they remained central to U.S. naval strength until the advent of supercarriers in the 1950s.
WWII Imperial Japanese ground units
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The P-51D Mustang is not only one of the most iconic aircraft ever built, it is also arguably the most effective all-round fighter-bomber of WW2. Armed with six .50 caliber Browning machine guns, the Mustang was also able to carry either two bombs or up to ten unguided rockets.
The Mustang began combat operations with the RAF in April 1942, immediately proving its effectiveness both as a fighter and in ‘Rhubarb’ low-level fighter-bomber attacks against enemy airfields, supply trains and in the close air support role. It was especially dominant in dogfights above 20,000. With its graceful lines, distinctive bubble canopy and clipped wings, the ‘D’ variant rapidly became the mainstay of the United States 8th Air Force in Europe.
Localization: Chinese, Deutsch, English, French, Russian
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One of the most revolutionary and effective combat aircraft of WWII, the British de Havilland Mosquito was in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1940 to 1961. A brilliant and innovative design, the 'Mossie' left a bright and lasting mark in the history of aviation and served the United States, Canada, and Australia.
An airframe built mostly of wood, to save on scarce metal supplies, earned the Mosquito the nickname "The Wooden Wonder". It was also known as ‘Freeman’s Folly’ after the Air Marshal who backed its production.
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Excelling both as a pure fighter and in the ground attack role, the powerful Republic P-47D Thunderbolt gave Allied Air Forces a whole new cutting edge in World War 2. Nicknamed the ‘Jug’, its eight M2 Browning .50-calibre (12.7 mm) machine guns packed a devastating punch: the P-47D could fire 3,400 rounds of ammunition in a continuous, 30-second stream of high-explosive lead, shredding any enemy aircraft in its sights.
With a bubble canopy providing great all-round visibility, a range of 1,000 miles at 10,000 feet and a massive 18-cylinder, 2,600-horsepower R-2800-59 Double Wasp turbocharged radial engine giving it a top speed of 428 mph, the Jug acted as a highly effective Allied bomber escort in raids on Nazi-occupied Europe. More than twice the weight of the Spitfire, its sheer size, rugged construction and armoured cockpit meant the P-47D could shrug off astonishing amounts of enemy fire.
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One of the deadliest air superiority fighters of WW2, the Fw 190A-8 ‘Anton’ also punched above its weight for the Luftwaffe as a bomber-killer, fighter-bomber and night fighter. Armed with four wing-mounted MG 151 20 mm cannons and two nose-mounted 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, the single-seat Anton bit really hard in a scrap.
Combined with the Fw 190 A-8’s speed, rates of climb and dive and all-round agility, this fearsome amount of firepower gave Allied pilots a real challenge. Even the P-51D Mustang and the Mk.IX Spitfire struggled to match it in a dogfight. When they did land rounds on it, the Anton’s side and rear cockpit armour and armoured engine cowling made it harder to down.
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