Grumman F4F Wildcat

Grumman F4F Wildcat - USA

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Grumman produced the prototype XF4F-2 monoplane fighter, which first flew on September 2,1937. The XF4F-3, using a later Twin Wasp engine with a two-stage supercharger first flew on February 12,1939, and the first production contract was awarded just before the outbreak of war in Europe.

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	Grumman F4F Wildcat - USA
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Grumman produced the prototype XF4F-2 monoplane fighter, which first flew on September 2,1937. The XF4F-3, using a later Twin Wasp engine with a two-stage supercharger first flew on February 12,1939, and the first production contract was awarded just before the outbreak of war in Europe.
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© The Aviation History On-line Museum 2007 All rights reserved.