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Grumman F8F Bearcat

2,647 mixhaelr  9.2 years ago
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The Grumman F8F Bearcat was a lightweight single engine carrierborne (Yes it can takeoff from USS Tiny) aircraft powered by a Pratt & Whitney R2800 Double Wasp 18-cylinder radial engine. The Bearcat was used throughout the mid 20th century by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and by air forces of multiple other nations. This particular version is equipped with 4 Raytheon AIM-7 missiles and 4 .50 caliber machine guns.

AC1 & 2 for missiles

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 39.1ft (11.9m)
  • Length 29.1ft (8.9m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 4,091lbs (1,856kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,975lbs (3,164kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.286
  • Wing Loading 22.8lbs/ft2 (111.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 306.0ft2 (28.4m2)
  • Drag Points 2881

Parts

  • Number of Parts 68
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 342
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    2,647 mixhaelr
    @BigCat hahahaha only because i spent too much time on this. Like way more than necessary, multiple hours, i wanted to get all the details right.
    9.2 years ago
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    3,840 BigCat
    Ha yours is better than mine
    9.2 years ago