Grumman F6F Hellcat

05 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

The F6F Hellcat was renowned for its toughness and success ratio in combat. Easily identified by its broad fuselage, distinctive cowl, and tail design.

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Aircraft

F6F Hellcat F6F

US Navy WWII-era (restored warbird, Navy Blue/White with star insignia)

Manufacturer

Grumman

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

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Aviation History

The F6F Hellcat was the US Navy's primary carrier-based fighter in WWII; credited with a major role in achieving air superiority in the Pacific.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare: around a dozen airworthy Hellcats remain worldwide.

Record Flights

No modern record flights, but was one of the most successful carrier-based fighters during WWII. Flown off many historical carriers.

Safety & Events

None for this specific airframe known, but the F6F type was involved in many critical Pacific battles.

Future Outlook

This example appears operational and is likely to be flown at airshows and preserved as a warbird.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial

Engine

13.06 m

Wingspan

10.24 m

Length

1,530 km

Range

315 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

6,441 kg

MTOW

3.99 m

Height

Approx. 2,000 hp (propeller piston engine, not jet thrust)

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO (WWII military prop, ~120 dB at takeoff)

Noise

Registration not visible; exact sub-variant cannot be confirmed from this angle.