Overview
The Grumman F6F Hellcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft of World War II. Designed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat and to counter the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero, it was the United States Navy's dominant fighter in the second half of the Pacific War. In gaining that role, it prevailed over its faster competitor, the Vought F4U Corsair, which initially suffered from several carrier-operating issues, including poor forward visibility, landing bounce and stall characteristics.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 10.24 m |
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| Wingspan | 13.06 m |
| Height | 3.99 m |
Performance
| Range | 1,520 km |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | R-2800 Double Wasp |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: US Navy / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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