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Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City New York
Grumman F4F-3 'Wildcat' SN: 12297

Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:F4F
  Designation:F4F
  Version:-3
  Nickname:Wildcat
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
  Serial/Bureau Number:12297
  Location:Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City New York

Specifications
  Length: 28' 9" 8.7 m
  Height:9' 2" 2.7 m
  Wingspan: 38' 11.5 m
  Wingarea: 260.0 sq ft 24.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 5,342 lb 2,422 kg
  Gross Weight: 7,002 lb 3,175 kg
  Max Weight: 8,152 lb 3,697 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-86 Twin Wasp
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 845 miles 1,360 km
  Cruise Speed: 147 mph 236 km/h 127 kt
  Max Speed: 328 mph 528 km/h 285 kt
  Climb: 2,265 ft/min 690 m/min
  Ceiling: 37,500 ft 11,429 m