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F-4 Wildcat

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AMERICAN COMBAT

AIRCRAFT OF WORLD

WAR II

F-4 Wildcat

The F-4 Wildcat was the standard fighteron Americans fighters at the start of the war. Over 4,000 were produced it was superceded by the F-6 Hellcat.

F-4 Wildcat

Manufacturer: Grummann

Engines: 1 1200 HP PR

Speed: 318MPH

Length: 28.9ft

Range: 850mi

Wingspan: 38ft

Weight: 7,952lbs

Ceiling: 34,900ft

Armaments: 6 machine guns

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