F4U-4 Corsair

P-51D Mustang

History – F4U-4 Corsair

One of the few surviving combat veteran F4U-4 Corsairs, “Korean War Hero” has a legendary history. She served two tours on two different carriers. She has the distinction of flying over 200 combat missions. Restored by Joe and Jim Tobul, this meticulously crafted Corsair now flies to remind us that the price of freedom is high, paid by those who have served to defend it.

Specs – F4U-4 Corsair Aircraft

  • Engine

    Pratt & Whitney R2800, 18 cylinder, 2,650hp

  • Propeller

    Hamilton Standard, four blade, 13′ 2″ diameter

  • Speed

    407kts (470mph)

  • Empty weight

    9,380 lbs

  • Maximum weight

    15,200 lbs

  • Maximum ceiling

    41,000 feet

  • Maximum fuel

    234 gallons internal, plus (2) 150 gallon drop tanks

  • Maximum range

    1,983 nautical miles (2,280 statue miles)

  • Oil capacity

    27 gallons

  • Armament

    Six (6) .50 caliber machine guns with 2,400 rounds, eight (8) 5″ HVAR (high velocity aircraft rockets), two (2) 1,000 lbs bombs or Napalm or 15″ Tiny Tim rockets

History – P-51D Mustang

The QuickSilver P-51 Mustang is the product of over 16 years of restoration by Bill and Scott Yoak. Painstakingly crafted from parts salvaged from over 200 aircraft, Quicksilver has been lovingly dubbed “The Resurrected Veteran”. Scott flies the brilliant polished Mustang in tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed to protect the freedom we have today.

Specs – P-51D Mustang Aircraft

  • Engine

    Packard V-1650-7 Merlin liquid-cooled V-12, with a 2 stage intercooled supercharger, 1,490 hp (1,111 kW) at 3,000 rpm; 1,720 hp (1,282 kW) at War Emergency Power (WEP)

  • Propeller

    Hamilton Standard, four blade, 11′ 2″ diameter

  • Speed

    437 mph (380 knots, 703 km/h) at 25,000 ft (7,600 m)

  • Empty weight

    7,635 lb

  • Maximum weight

    12,100 lb

  • Maximum ceiling

    41,900 ft

  • Maximum fuel

    419 US gal

  • Maximum range

    1,434 nautical miles (1,650 statue miles)

  • Oil capacity

    12.5 gallons

  • Armament

    Guns: 6 × 0.50 caliber (12.7mm) AN/M2 Browning machine guns with 1,840 total rounds (380 rounds for each on the inboard pair, and 270 rounds for each of the outer two pair)

    Rockets: 6 or 10 × 5.0 in (127 mm) T64 H.V.A.R rockets (P-51D-25, P-51K-10 on)

    Bombs: 1,000 lb (453 kg) total on two wing hardpoints