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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
Grumman AF-2S 'Guardian' SN: 123100 REG: N3144G

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Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:AF
  Designation:AF
  Version:-2S
  Nickname:Guardian
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1946-1962
  Basic role:Attack
  Modified Mission:Anti-submarine
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  Serial/Bureau Number:123100
  Registration Number:N3144G
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 43' 5" 13.2 m
  Height:13' 2" 4.0 m
  Wingspan: 60' 18.2 m
  Wingarea: 549.0 sq ft 51.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 14,658 lb 6,647 kg
  Gross Weight: 20,298 lb 9,205 kg
  Max Weight: 22,565 lb 10,233 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-48W
  Horsepower (each): 2300

Performance
  Range: 915 miles 1,473 km
  Cruise Speed: 166 mph 267 km/h 144 kt
  Max Speed: 275 mph 442 km/h 238 kt
  Climb: 2,300 ft/min 701 m/min
  Ceiling: 22,900 ft 6,979 m