Grumman F8F Bearcat

by Steve Ginter and Corwin 'Corky' Meyer

By the last half of World War II, 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 build 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.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0942612809
• ISBN13: 9780942612806
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Ginter Books
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"