XF5U

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	Carrier-based Fighter Aircraft Effects: +12 +2 +1 Combat Radius: 4 (Deployment Cost: 12) Scrap value: 3 4 1 14 (Unbuildable)
	Refittable Ship Types
Fast Battleship	Battleship
Aviation Battleship	Standard Aircraft Carrier
Armored Carrier	Light Carrier
Heavy Cruiser	Aviation Cruiser
Light Cruiser	Torpedo Cruiser
Training Cruiser	Destroyer
Coastal Defense Ship	Submarine
Aircraft Carrying Submarine	Seaplane Tender
Fleet Oiler	Submarine Tender
Repair Ship	Amphibious Assault Ship
	LBAS Plane

Introduction

米海軍が名機「F4U」を生み出した航空機メーカーに発注した円盤翼を持つ独特な機体の試作新型艦上戦闘機です。
「Flying Pancake」とも呼ばれた革新的な機体は、STOL性と高い運動性能、そして頑丈な機体強度を持っています。
ぜひ米空母に搭載して、幻の戦闘配備を！

A prototype carrier-based fighter with a unique disc wing ordered by the USN from the maker of the famous F4U.
Known as the "Flying Pancake", this innovative plane has STOL capabilities, high maneuverability, and a sturdy airframe.
Go on and equip them on US carriers and deploy the dream team!

Mechanics

Fighters/ are one of the main types of plane used by CV(B/L). Their main role is to bring Air Power during the 1st Aerial Stage, with their "Fighter Power" stat being the most important factor in this regard. Fighters are additionally needed for Aircraft Carrier Cut-Ins (CVCI) during the day Shelling.

They can be used in Land Bases to serve the same role as Interceptors.

Notes

Is informally known as the "Flying Pancake"

How To Obtain

Ranking reward for:

Mar 2020: 1-5, 6-20, 21-100, 101-500

Event reward for:

Summer 2020 Event E-7: Hard

Updates History

2020-04-30: Implemented as ranking reward

Fit Bonuses

XF5U Equipment Bonuses
Ship	Extra Requirement					Note
Lexington-class Yorktown-class Essex-class Independence-class Casablanca-class Ranger (any)	-	+3	+3	+3	+3
Kaga (any)	-	+1	+1	+1	+1