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Grumman F8F-1D 'Bearcat'

Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:F8F
  Designation:F8F
  Version:-1D
  Nickname:Bearcat
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Drone director

Specifications
  Length: 27' 6" 8.3 m
  Height:13' 8" 4.1 m
  Wingspan: 36' 6" 11.1 m
  Wingarea: 244.0 sq ft 22.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 7,070 lb 3,206 kg
  Gross Weight: 9,386 lb 4,256 kg
  Max Weight: 12,947 lb 5,871 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34W
  Horsepower (each): 2100

Performance
  Range: 1,105 miles 1,779 km
  Cruise Speed: 163 mph 262 km/h 141 kt
  Max Speed: 434 mph 698 km/h 377 kt
  Climb: 4,570 ft/min 1,392 m/min
  Ceiling: 38,900 ft 11,856 m