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The Grumman F2F was a single-engine, biplane fighter aircraft with retractable undercarriage, serving as the standard fighter for the United States Navy between 1936 and 1940. It was designed for both carrier- and land-based operations.
| F2F | |
|---|---|
 | |
| An F2F-1 of fighter squadron VF-2B, aboard Lexington | |
| Role | Naval fighter |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| Designer | Leroy Grumman |
| First flight | 18 October 1933 [1] |
| Introduction | 1935 |
| Retired | 1940 |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Produced | 1934–1935 |
| Number built | 55 |
| Variants | Grumman F3F |
Design and development
Grumman's success with the two-seat FF-1, which was significantly faster than even the single-seat fighters of its time, resulted in a contract for the single-seat XF2F-1.[2] Armed with two .30 caliber (7.62 mm) machine guns above the cowl, the new design also incorporated watertight compartments to reduce weight and improve survivability in the event of a water landing.[3] The prototype first flew on 18 October 1933, equipped with the experimental 625 hp (466 kW) XR-1534-44 Twin Wasp Junior radial engine, and reached a top speed of 229 mph (369 km/h) at 8,400 ft (2,600 m) – 22 mph (35 km/h) faster than the FF-1 at the same altitude.[3] Maneuverability also proved superior to the earlier two-seat aircraft.[2]
Operational history
The Navy ordered 54 F2F-1 fighters on 17 May 1934, with the first aircraft delivered 19 January 1935. One additional aircraft (BuNo 9997) was ordered to replace one which crashed on 16 March 1935, bringing the total to 55, with the final F2F-1 delivered on 2 August 1935. The F2F-1 had a relatively long service life for the time, serving in front-line squadrons from 1935 to late 1939, when squadrons began to receive the F3F-3 as a replacement. By September 1940, the F2F had been completely replaced in fighter squadrons and was relegated to training and utility duties. The last F2F-1s were stricken from the list of naval aircraft in early 1943.[3]
Variants
- XF2F-1
- United States Navy designation for the Grumman Model G-8 prototype with a 625 hp (466 kW) XR-1534-44 Twin Wasp Junior radial engine, one built
- F2F-1
- Production variant with a 700 hp (522 kW) R-1535-72 Twin Wasp Junior radial engine, 55 built
Operators
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United States
- United States Navy
- VF-2B
- VF-3B
- VF-5B
- VB-5B
- VF-2
- VF-5
- VF-7
- NAS Seattle
- NAS Coco Solo
- NAS Alameda
- NAS Pearl Harbor
- United States Marine Corps
- VF-4M
- VMF-2
Specifications (Grumman F2F-1)
Data from United States Navy Aircraft since 1911
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Length: 21 ft 5 in (6.53 m)
- Wingspan: 28 ft 6 in (8.69 m)
- Height: 9 ft 1 in (2.77 m)
- Wing area: 230 sq ft (21.4 m2)
- Empty weight: 2,691 lb (1,221 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 3,847 lb (1,745 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-1535-72 Twin Wasp Junior radial engine, 700 hp (522 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 231 mph (372 km/h, 201 kn)
- Range: 985 mi (1,585 km, 857 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 27,100 ft (8,260 m)
- Rate of climb: 2,050 ft/min (10.4 m/s)
Armament
- Guns: 2× .30-in machine guns
See also
Related development
Related lists
- List of fighter aircraft
- List of United States naval aircraft
References
Citations
- Graff 2009, p. 18.
- Jordan, Corey C. "Grumman's Ascendency: Chapter Two." Archived 2012-03-25 at the Wayback Machine Planes and Pilots Of World War Two, 2000. Retrieved: 22 July 2011.
- Cacutt 1989, pp. 155–162.
Bibliography
- Cacutt, Len, ed. “Grumman Single-Seat Biplane Fighters.” Great Aircraft of the World. London: Marshall Cavendish, 1989. ISBN 1-85435-250-4.
- Dann, Richard LCDR, ed. “Grumman Biplane Fighters in Action.” Carrollton, TX: Squadron Signal, 1993. ISBN 0-89747-353-1.
- Graff, Cory. F6F Hellcat at War. New York: Zenith Imprint, 2009. ISBN 978-0-76033-306-8.
- Swanborough, Gordon and Peter M. Bowers. United States Navy Aircraft since 1911. London: Putnam, Second edition, 1976. ISBN 0-370-10054-9.
External links
Media related to Grumman F2F at Wikimedia Commons
На других языках
[de] Grumman F2F
Die Grumman F2F war ein Jagdflugzeug des US-amerikanischen Flugzeugherstellers Grumman Aerospace Corporation.- [en] Grumman F2F
[fr] Grumman F2F
Le Grumman F2F-1 est un avion militaire de l'entre-deux-guerres biplan monoplace à train d'atterrissage rétractable, qui a servi comme avion de chasse dans la United States Navy de 1935 à 1940.[it] Grumman F2F
Il Grumman F2F era un aereo da caccia biplano imbarcato realizzato dall'azienda statunitense Grumman nei primi anni trenta ed impiegato nei reparti aerei della United States Navy, la marina militare statunitense.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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