Grumman F8F Bearcat
Technical Information

Background
The Grumman F8F Bearcat was designated the model G-58. During February 1945, the first production aircraft were delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) to Fighter Squadron 19 (VF-19) operational by May 21, 1945 but the Pacific War and World War II ended before it entered combat.

Production
1,265 Bearcats were built.

Technical Details F8F-2
Crew  One (pilot)
Engine  1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-30W radial engine , 2,250 hp (1,678 kW)
Span  35' 10" (10.92m)
Length  28' 3" (8.61m)
Height  13' 10" (4.21m)
Maximum Speed  455 mph
Range  1,105 miles
Armament  4 × 20mm canons, 4 x .50 caliber machine guns
External  1 × 1,000 lb bomb under fuselage and/or 4 x 5" rockets under wings