General Motors Grumman F4F Wildcat
Military
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Built by General Motors under Grumman license, the F4F Wildcat served as the U.S. Navy's primary carrier fighter during World War II. Its single engine achieved 533 km/h from an 8.8-meter fuselage with distinctive gull wing and 11.6-meter wingspan. The proven platform established reliable fighter operations from naval carriers.
Specifications
- Role
- Carrier-based fighter aircraft
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1937
- Length
- 8.8 m
- Wingspan
- 11.6 m
- Max speed
- 533 km/h