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F4F Wildcat

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The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service with both the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy in 1940. Top speed: 533 km/h. Range: 1,337 km. Introduced: December 1940. Retired: 1945. Manufactured by Grumman. Source Wikipedia.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
  • Length 24.5ft (7.5m)
  • Height 10.0ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 3,670lbs (1,665kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,036lbs (2,738kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.223
  • Wing Loading 32.5lbs/ft2 (158.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 185.9ft2 (17.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1840

Parts

  • Number of Parts 25
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 202