F4F Wildcat
Grumman produced the prototype XF4F-2 monoplane fighter, which first flew on September 2,1937. The XF4F-3, using a later Twin Wasp engine with a two-stage supercharger first flew on February 12,1939, and the first production contract was awarded just before the outbreak of war in Europe.
Specifications:
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
Dimensions:
Wing span: 38 ft 0 in (11.58 m)
Length: 28 ft 9 in (8.76 m)
Height: 9 ft 2 1/2 in (2.81 m)
Weights:
Empty: 5,758 lbs (2,612 kgs)
Max T/O: 7,952 lbs (3,607 kgs)
Performance:
Maximum Speed: 318 mph (512 km/h) @ 19,400 ft (5,915 m)
Service Ceiling: 39,400 ft (12,010 m)
Range: 770 miles (1,239 km)
Powerplant:
One Pratt & Whitney R-1830-86 , 1,200 hp (895 kw)
14-cylinder, twin row radial piston, air-cooled engine.
Armament:
Six 0.50 inch (12.7 mm) machine guns and, two 100 lb (45 kg) bombs.
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