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Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | F4F | |
| Designation: | F4F | |
| Version: | -3S | |
| Nickname: | Wildcat | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | |
| Designation Period: | 1922-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Modified Mission: | Anti-submarine | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
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 | |
