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Grumman FM-1 Wildcat

The FM-1 Wildcat is a single-seat fighter built by Grumman in the United States. It first flew on 02 September 1937 and entered service in 1940, and was retired in 1945. 7,885 were built.

Grumman F4F Wildcat
Pictured: Grumman F4F Wildcat · Goshimini · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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About the Grumman F4F Wildcat

Type of aircraft
single-seat fighter
First flight
02 September 1937
Entered service
1940
Retired
1945
Total built
7,885
Wingspan
11.6 m
Height
2.8 m
Country of origin
United States

Where you can see one

1 example is on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
National Air and Space Museum—static display