Grumman F8F Bearcat |
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| Author:
| Meyer, Corwin
Ginter, Steve |
| ISBN: | 978-0-942612-80-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Naval Fighters
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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By the last half of the Second World War, most new US fighter designs were much heavier and more complex than earlier fighters. When planning a replacement for their successful F6F Hellcat carrier fighter, however, Grumman chose to built as lightweight a design as possible around the most reliable large radial engine. The result was the F8F Bearcat, which was often called a "hot rod" by its pilots for its fantastic acceleration and climbing ability.
By the last half of the Second World War, most new US fighter designs were much heavier and more complex than earlier fighters. When planning a replacement for their successful F6F Hellcat carrier fighter, however, Grumman chose to built as lightweight a design as possible around the most reliable large radial engine. The result was the F8F Bearcat, which was often called a "hot rod" by its pilots for its fantastic acceleration and climbing ability.