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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
General Motors (Eastern Aircraft Div.) FM-2 'Wildcat' SN: 55052

Description
  Manufacturer:General Motors (Eastern Aircraft Div.)
  Base model:FM
  Designation:FM
  Version:-2
  Nickname:Wildcat
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Serial/Bureau Number:55052
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 28' 11" 8.8 m
  Height:9' 11" 3.0 m
  Wingspan: 38' 0" 11.5 m
  Wingarea: 260.0 sq ft 24.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 5,448 lb 2,470 kg
  Gross Weight: 7,487 lb 3,395 kg
  Max Weight: 8,271 lb 3,751 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-56WA
  Horsepower (each): 1350

Performance
  Range: 900 miles 1,449 km
  Cruise Speed: 164 mph 264 km/h 142 kt
  Max Speed: 332 mph 534 km/h 288 kt
  Climb: 3,650 ft/min 1,112 m/min
  Ceiling: 34,700 ft 10,576 m