The Grumman F6F Hellcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft designed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat in United States Navy service. The Hellcat competed with the faster Vought F4U Corsair for use as a carrier based fighter. Top speed: 380 mph Wingspan: 36' 0? Range: 944.5 miLength: 34' Cruise speed: 200 mph Engine type: Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp. Unit cost: 25,000–35,000 USD (1945)
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 36.5ft (11.1m)
- Length 25.4ft (7.7m)
- Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
- Empty Weight 6,402lbs (2,903kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,615lbs (3,454kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.262
- Wing Loading 63.2lbs/ft2 (308.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 120.4ft2 (11.2m2)
- Drag Points 2367
Parts
- Number of Parts 40
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 243
