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Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | F8F | |
| Designation: | F8F | |
| Version: | -2P | |
| Nickname: | Bearcat | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | |
| Designation Period: | 1922-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Modified Mission: | Photographic reconnaissance/Survey | |
Specifications
| Length: | 28' 3" | 8.6 m | |
| Height: | 13' 10" | 4.2 m | |
| Wingspan: | 35' 10" | 10.9 m | |
| Gross 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: | 421 mph | 677 km/h | 365 kt |
| Ceiling: | 38,700 ft | 11,795 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
F8F-2P on display
National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Bob Breeden Knoxville, TN | The F8F-2P that is in England was previously based in Knoxville, TN along with two other Bearcats. Two were painted with the "Red Rippers" paint scheme. I flew "100", the one in England, and Chub Smith was killed in "200". The other F8F was sold.
I have lots of pictures and history if anyone is interested. 08/27/2001 @ 12:38 [ref: 3033] |
| Carol de Solla Atkin London, OTH | There is an F8F-2P in England. It is owned by The Fighter Collection
and is based at Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire (Junction 10 on the M11 motorway). It is a regular flyer at airshows all over Europe. 08/14/2000 @ 10:42 [ref: 607] |
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