Trumpeter 02255 Grumman F4F- 3 Wildcat (EARLY)  [TP02255]

Grumman's quick and stubby-winged F4F Wildcat is one of its best-known and effective fighters. The F4F-3 Wildcat had an extremely fast, rounded fuselage with mid-wings of rectangular type. The wings would not fold for provider storage. All main facets of the airplane had been located in the front area of the tubby fuselage, the gas tank and retractable landing gear had been right in pilot. This concentration of weight designed for an easy management, maneuverable fighter. Its Pratt & Whitney 1200hp, 14-cylinder, air-cooled, dual line radial motor (R-1830-76 or 86) offered it a top rate of 330 mph. The F4F-3 had a myriad of 845 kilometers. The typical armament was four .50 caliber wing mounted unit firearms. Service roof was 37,500 ft. The F4F-3 offered good durability, pilot armor, and a top plunge rate. Furthermore had good maneuverability, although it was soon discovered that it would likely not compete with japan Zero regarding the type. A typical issue from pilots was the handbook hand-cranked retracting landing gear, which required 30 cranks. One fall you can end up a critical wrist damage. Powerplant: P&W 1,200hp R-1830-36 14-cylinder radial engine. Optimum Speed: 318 mph at 19,400 feet. Business roof: 39,400 ft. Number: 770 kilometers. Bodyweight empty: 5,758 pounds. Optimum take-off fat: 8?152 pounds. Span: 38 ft. Length: 28 ft. 9 in. Height: 9 ft. 2.5 in. Armament: Four 0.5 inches Browning machine firearms; two 100 lb. bombs.

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