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    Grumman F8F Bearcat - Wikipedia

    The Grumman F8F Bearcat is an American single-engined, carrier-based fighter aircraft introduced in late World War II. It served during the mid-20th century in the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the air forces of other nations. It was Grumman Aircraft's last piston-engined fighter … See more

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    The Bearcat concept began during a meeting between Battle of Midway veteran F4F Wildcat pilots and Grumman vice president See more

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    Bearcats have long been popular in air racing. A stock Bearcat flown by Mira Slovak and sponsored by Bill Stead won the first Reno Air Race in 1964. Rare Bear, a highly modified F8F … See more

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    • Crew: 1
    • Length: 28 ft 3 in (8.61 m)
    • Wingspan: … See more

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    The F8F prototypes were ordered in November 1943 and first flew on 21 August 1944, a mere nine months later. The first production … See more

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    XF8F-1 Prototype aircraft, two built
    F8F-1 Bearcat Single-seat fighter aircraft, equipped with folding wings, a retractable tailwheel, self-sealing fuel tanks, a very small dorsal fin, powered by a 2,100 hp (1,600 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34W Double Wasp radial … See more

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  3. The Grumman F8F Bearcat - Aviation History

    WEBLearn about the design, performance, and history of the Grumman F8F Bearcat, one of the best piston-engine fighters to see operational service …

    • Height: 13 ft 2 in (4.01 m)
    • Maximum Speed: 421 mph (678 km/h)@ 19,700 ft (6,005 m)
    • Length: 27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)
    • Wing span: 35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
  4. The Grumman F8F Bearcat: An Engine With a Saddle - HistoryNet

  5. F8F Bearcat - NHHC

    WEBAfter careful study of air combat operations from carriers, Grumman designed the F8F as a follow-on to its highly successful F6F Hellcat. The …

    • Crew: Pilot
    • Powerplant: One 2,100 hp. Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34W
    • Manufacturer: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
    • Type: Carrier-borne interceptor/fighter
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    WEBJun 13, 2023 · As one of the last piston-engined fighters developed by Grumman, the Bearcat left an indelible impression on aviation history, demonstrating the pinnacle of piston-engine aircraft design just as the jet …

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