An F4U Corsair in real life.
The F4U Corsair was an American carrier-capable fighter plane designed by Vought in the late 1930s and early 1940s. It saw much use during World War II, where it was primarily used as a carrier-based fighter in the Pacific, and in the Korean War.
Battlefield 1942
In Battlefield 1942, the Corsair is the USMC's and US Army's main fighter aircraft. It has space for one player, who pilots the aircraft. It has two weapons available, its machine guns with 900 rounds of ammunition, and single bombs, with 15 units available. It is very fast and maneuverable, but it requires a certain degree of skill to use effectively. It is a direct equivalent to the IJN's A6M Zero and the Wehrmacht's Bf 109. It is replaced by the P-51 Mustang in the European maps.
Appearances
The Corsair appears on every single Pacific theater map.
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Battlefield 1943
Two Corsairs in Battlefield 1943.
In Battlefield 1943, the Vought F4U Corsair spawns regularly at USMC aircraft carriers and bases and the "Airfield" flags of Wake Island and Iwo Jima and the "Village" flag of Guadalcanal if the USMC captures them beforehand.
In the hands of a skilled player, it can be effective against almost everything. Its armament consists of 2, rapid-firing heavy machine guns and bombs effective for dive bombing enemy targets. Its low maneuverability and high speed can make it difficult to use and make chances to attack very short. It is extremely vulnerable to enemy fighters and 40mm Boforss.
The Corsair features landing gear if one ceases on the throttle, but its speed can make it very difficult to effectively land, so most players prefer to attempt crashing into an enemy and jumping out at the last second or simply parachuting out.
The Corsair is a direct equivalent in stats to the IJN A6M Zero.
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Three F4U Corsairs attacking an IJN convoy in Operation Aurora.
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the Corsair makes a very brief appearance in the opening mission, Operation Aurora, when a Japanese convoy is obliterated by bombs from a trio of Corsairs.
Corsairs are seen later in the level. In particular, during the car chase scene, and prior to entering the sub pens, Corsairs are seen bombing Japanese positions and buildings, and several crash on the road.
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