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Grumman F4F WildCat

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The Grumman F4F Wildcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service in 1940 with the United States Navy, and the British Royal Navy where it was known as the Martlet.[2] First used by the British in the North Atlantic, the Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of the Second World War. The disappointing Brewster Buffalo was withdrawn in favor of the Wildcat and replaced as aircraft became available.controls=VTOL for folding the wing.AG1 for arresting wire.basic controls.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 33.3ft (10.2m)
  • Length 31.4ft (9.6m)
  • Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 5,844lbs (2,650kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,542lbs (2,967kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.305
  • Wing Loading 39.4lbs/ft2 (192.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 166.2ft2 (15.4m2)
  • Drag Points 3721

Parts

  • Number of Parts 70
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 390