The inverted gull wing of the Vought F4U enabled the gear struts to be short and sturdy, but caused the aircraft to roll unpredictably during a stall. The inverted gull arrangement was a favorite ...

and gull-wing doors helped the TBs stand out among the Cessnas, Pipers, and Beechcrafts on the ramp. Perhaps the most compelling reason for considering the aircraft for sale today and other TB ...

featured innovative design elements such as gull-shaped wings and the absence of a tail section. -Although it flew only a few dozen times, the Bird of Prey influenced future aircraft designs and ...