Grumman F2F
Grumman · United States · first flew 1933 · fighter
The Grumman F2F was a single-engine biplane fighter with retractable undercarriage, serving as the standard fighter of the United States Navy between 1936 and 1940.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.53 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane fighter
- Retractable undercarriage
- Two machine guns above the cowl
It is a compact single-seat biplane with a radial engine and retractable undercarriage, designed for both carrier and land-based operations.
Specifications
- The Grumman F2F has a length of 6.53 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.69 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 372 km/h (231 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype XF2F-1 first flew on 18 October 1933 with an experimental 625 hp XR-1534-44 Twin Wasp Junior radial engine and reached 229 mph. It followed the two-seat FF-1 and had two 0.30 in machine guns above the cowl.
Variants
The XF2F-1 was the prototype, and the F2F-1 production variant had a 700 hp R-1535-72 Twin Wasp Junior and 55 were built.
Where you'll see it
The Navy ordered 54 F2F-1s on 17 May 1934, and they served in front-line squadrons from 1935 to late 1939. They were then replaced by the F3F-3 and relegated to training and utility duties.
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