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AIRCRAFT OF WORLD
WAR II
Grumman F6F Hellcat
The Hellcat was the first American carrier based aircraftthat was better then the Japanese Zero. Of the 6,477 planes downed by U.S.carrier based aircraft 4,947 were downed by the Hellcat. A total of 12,275were produced during World War II.
F6F-3
Manufacturer: Gruman
Engines: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-10 10W 2,000HP
Speed: 376MPH
Length: 33ft 10inch
Range: 1090mi
Wingspan: 42ft 10inch
Ceiling: 37,300ft
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