F4U and P-47 Question

[DanteC]

Did the late model corsairs (Particularly the F4U-7) use the same Hamilton Standard propeller used by P-47's?

If not, were some of the other appplications for the prop used on the late model corsairs.

I am asking this b/c I purchased a -7 Corsair kit without realizing that it was missing the prop

[Ollie]

Dante, I'd go for the P-47 prop (chiefly Ultracast resin replacement) and would not bother about the rest.

Be sure to get a symmetrical Hamilton-Standard unit!

[bdk]

Did the late model corsairs (Particularly the F4U-7) use the same Hamilton Standard propeller used by P-47's?

No, the Corsairs with the 4-bladed props had a larger prop spline than the P-47. I doubt you could tell the differentce in model terms however. Find the thread about the helldiver prop/engine for more details.

[John Lane]

The late Corsairs had "60" spline propeller shafts with CA series Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Engine's. The P-47's used a "50" spline propeller shaft with "60" spline hub,dome and blades. A "50" spline spider, was the adapter to house the "60" spline prop blades and hub, so externally they look the same! For your purpose your in good shape, even the diameter. The blades are basically the same. Hope I haven't confused the issue. Good Luck! John Lane (Airpower Unlimited)