SpicyJuan11
Senior Airman
Same as the thread title. Why was the F2G, despite the increase in power by almost 600HP (3,000HP vs 2,380HP of the F4U-4) and carrying two less machine guns, although still weighing 1,000 pounds heavier (10,249 lbs vs 9,205), the F2G was, according to Wikipedia, 15 mph slower (431 vs 446), almost had the same clime rate 4,400ft/min vs 4,360ft/min), had a worse ceiling, but had a better power to weight ratio empty (0.29HP/lb vs 0.258HP/lb). So what gives? Why wasn't the F2G a true "Super Corsair" but instead a failure?