Some Japanese pilots regarded it as the most formidable American fighter of World War II and its naval aviators achieved an 11:1 kill ratio. It quickly became one of the most capable carrier-based fighter-bombers of World War II. The Corsair was designed and operated as a carrier-based aircraft, and entered service in large numbers with the U.S. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A. The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft which saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War.
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