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Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | F8F | |
| Designation: | F8F | |
| Version: | -1D | |
| Nickname: | Bearcat | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | |
| Designation Period: | 1922-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Modified Mission: | Drone director | |
Specifications
| Length: | 27' 6" | 8.3 m | |
| Height: | 13' 8" | 4.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 36' 6" | 11.1 m | |
| Wingarea: | 244.0 sq ft | 22.6 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 7,070 lb | 3,206 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 9,386 lb | 4,256 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 12,947 lb | 5,871 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34W | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 2100 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 1,105 miles | 1,779 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 163 mph | 262 km/h | 141 kt |
| Max Speed: | 434 mph | 698 km/h | 377 kt |
| Climb: | 4,570 ft/min | 1,392 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 38,900 ft | 11,856 m | |
