Grumman designed the F4F as the first carrier based monoplane. The F4F-4 model had more powerful engine, increased armament, self-sealing fuel tanks, armor, and folding wings than the earlier variants. Eventually, Grumman built 1,168 aircraft which was used mostly by the US Navy and US Marines in early World War II.
In particular, the Wildcat fought in the early Pacific battles in the Coral Sea, Midway and Guadalcanal. It also flew in support of the invasion of North Africa in 1942. Massimo Taccoli and Dennis Seeley modeled this warbird for FSX, FS2004 and FS2002.
Specifications
Manufacturer |
Grumman |
Engine |
P&W R-1830-86 Twin Wasp 14-cyl radial |
Power |
1,200HP @ 2,700RPM (sea level) / 1,040HP @ 2,550RPM @ 18,400 ft. |
Length |
29 ft |
Height |
11 ft 4 in |
Wing Span |
38 ft 0 in |
Wing Area |
260.0 sq ft |
Max Speed |
274 mph @ sea level / 320 mph @ 18,800 ft |
Stall Speed |
81.2 mph IAS @ 7,975 lbs |
Maximum Range |
830 mi at 161 mph / 1,275 mi at 153 mph. w/ drop tanks |
Service Ceiling |
34,900 ft |
Initial Climb |
2,475 fpm @ sea level |
Empty Weight |
5,895 lbs |
Maximum T/O Weight |
8,762 lbs |
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