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Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, Kalamazoo Michigan
Grumman F6F-5 'Hellcat' SN: 79683 REG: N4PP

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Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:F6F
  Designation:F6F
  Version:-5
  Nickname:Hellcat
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Serial/Bureau Number:79683
  Registration Number:N4PP
  Location:Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, Kalamazoo Michigan

Specifications
  Length: 33' 7" 10.2 m
  Height:13' 1" 3.9 m
  Wingspan: 42' 10" 13.0 m
  Wingarea: 334.0 sq ft 31.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 9,238 lb 4,189 kg
  Gross Weight: 15,413 lb 6,990 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-10W
  Horsepower (each): 2000

Performance
  Range: 945 miles 1,521 km
  Cruise Speed: 168 mph 270 km/h 145 kt
  Max Speed: 380 mph 611 km/h 330 kt
  Climb: 2,980 ft/min 908 m/min
  Ceiling: 37,300 ft 11,368 m