vincent p. norris wrote:

Anyone here old enough to know the take-of distance of an F4U under
ordinary circumstances? (i.e., not loaded to the gills with ammo,
drop tanks, bombs, etc) How about landing roll?

From the Pilot's Handbook for the F4U-1, Hard Surface Runway, Sea
Level, Standard Day, no wind:
Takeoff
at 11,700#, Ground Roll 680 ft, 1,350 ft to clear 50'
At 13,100#, Ground Roll 910 ft, 1,820' to clear 50'
Landing
at 11,000#, 50 degrees flap 2080' to clear 50', 970' ground roll.

For the F4U-5, same conditions, 12,800#,
Takeoff Ground Roll is 730', 1370' to clear 50'
Landing, at 12,000#, 2000' to clear 50', 1050' ground run.



(I realize the answers vary by altitude, temperature, wind, etc.,
but would like just a "round number" answer.)

Can anyone provide the same info for an F-4?

My F-4 books are tucked away at the moment - give me a day.

--
Pete Stickney
Java Man knew nothing about coffee.