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Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat

The F8F-2 Bearcat is a carrier-capable airplane built by Grumman in the United States. It first flew on 21 August 1944 and entered service on 21 May 1945, and was retired in 1963. 1,014 were built.

Grumman F8F Bearcat
Pictured: Grumman F8F Bearcat · Greg Goebel · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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About the Grumman F8F Bearcat

Type of aircraft
carrier-capable airplane
First flight
21 August 1944
Entered service
21 May 1945
Retired
1963
Total built
1,014
Wingspan
10.92 m
Length
8.61 m
Height
4.22 m
Country of origin
United States

Where you can see one

1 example is on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center—static display