the saratoga is 880 feet overall.
the rl chart for F4U-1 says - clean config with full load of fuel and ammo= weight ~ 12800 lbs. The chart also says for 13100 lb on hard surface and no head wind you need 910 feet.
So, that is a borderline situation. You need either:
1) some assistance from your carrier
2) some headwind
3) or lighten your fuel load.
On the other hand, if you fly F4U-1D or 1C, you probably don't need 1,2 or 3 because it is lighter plane(s).
This assumes the game is modeled correctly.
btw, 178 u.s. gal fuel ~ 1000 lbs.
btw, also saratoga top speed according to wikipedia 33-35 knots.
Last edited by MadBlaster; 01-15-2012 at 05:13 AM.
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