Grumman F4F Wildcat

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Weathered Grumman F4F Wildcat fighter preserved aboard an aircraft carrier museum. A true workhorse of WWII naval aviation.

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Aircraft

F4F Wildcat F4F

Faded US Navy/Marine WWII camouflage

Manufacturer

Grumman

Gear

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Achievements

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Unique hangar setting, but the lighting is flat and shadows obscure part of the wing detail.

Insights

Aviation History

A major US Navy/Marine fighter of WWII, critical in the early Pacific campaigns, famous for its ruggedness and success against early Japanese Zero fighters.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare, only a handful of authentic, unrestored examples remain in museums worldwide.

Record Flights

Notable for its extensive use in aircraft carrier operations, including during the Battle of Midway and Guadalcanal Campaign.

Safety & Events

Participated in many of WWII’s major naval battles; many instances of successful carrier landings and combat sorties.

Future Outlook

Permanently preserved/displayed; this airframe shows evidence of its age with heavily weathered paint.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial

Engine

11.6 m

Wingspan

8.8 m

Length

1,333 km

Range

248 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only), 2x 100 lb bombs or one 100 gal drop tank

Capacity

3,815 kg

MTOW

3.4 m

Height

890 hp (664 kW)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise standards)

Noise