Grumman F4F Wildcat

04 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

This aircraft's pre-war livery with star-and-bar insignia and striped rudder matches typical 1940-41 US Navy markings. Such aircraft often fly at major aviation gatherings like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

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F4F Wildcat F4F

U.S. Navy WWII - Pre-war Blue/Gray with red/white striped tail

Airline

N/A - Military/warbird

Manufacturer

Grumman

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

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Aviation History

Primary US Navy and Marine Corps carrier-based fighter early in WWII; saw major service at Midway, Guadalcanal, and elsewhere.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare today; a handful remain in flying condition, mostly in museums and at airshows.

Record Flights

F4F Wildcats participated in many notable WWII aerial battles; known for combat endurance and ability to take damage.

Safety & Events

Survived heavy combat in WWII Pacific Theater; some were famous for defending carrier task forces during early war actions.

Future Outlook

Preserved, likely in private collection; will probably continue to fly at airshows.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial piston engine

Engine

11.6 m

Wingspan

8.8 m

Length

1,520 km

Range

250 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only)

Capacity

3,580 kg

MTOW

3.6 m

Height

889 kW (1,200 hp)

Thrust

N/A (military WWII; not rated by ICAO civil standards)

Noise

No visible registration; some details inferred from livery and configuration.