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Interesting facts about the Grumman F3F
✈ The Grumman F3F was the last biplane fighter operated by the United States Navy before the transition to monoplane fighters.
✈ Grumman built the F3F at its Bethpage New York facility where the company developed a reputation for rugged naval aircraft.
✈ The aircraft served as a carrier based fighter and also performed shore based duties with US Navy and Marine Corps squadrons.
✈ The F3F used a retractable landing gear system which was advanced for a biplane fighter of the mid 1930s.
✈ Pilots valued the F3F for its strong structural design which handled carrier landings and aerobatic manoeuvres with confidence.
✈ Powered by a single radial engine the F3F delivered competitive speed and climb performance for its era.
✈ The F3F directly preceded the Grumman F4F Wildcat and helped shape Grumman’s later monoplane fighter development.
✈ Surviving F3F aircraft today are rare warbirds and typically appear in museums or specialist historic collections.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Grumman F3F
The Grumman F3F evolved through several recognised variants including the XF3F-1 prototype, the F3F-1 initial production version, the XF3F-2 development aircraft, the F3F-2 improved production model and the final F3F-3 production variant. The F3F-1 introduced the basic configuration as a single seat carrier based biplane fighter. The F3F-2 incorporated a more powerful Wright radial engine which improved speed and climb performance. The F3F-3 featured refinements to the forward fuselage and aerodynamic details to enhance operational capability. For buyers today these differences mainly affect historical authenticity, engine configuration and restoration considerations rather than mission role.
Grumman F3F Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 7.06 m (23 ft 2 in)
Wingspan: 9.75 m (32 ft 0 in)
Height: 2.84 m (9 ft 4 in)
Empty Weight: 1,490 kg (3,285 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 2,175 kg (4,795 lb)
Cruise Speed: 240 km/h (150 mph, 130 kn)
Range: 1,580 km (980 mi, 850 nm)
Service Ceiling: 10,100 m (33,200 ft)
Rate of Climb: 14 m/s (2,800 ft/min)
FAQs About the Grumman F3F
How much does a Grumman F3F cost?
Public sale data for airworthy Grumman F3F aircraft is extremely limited due to rarity. When examples have appeared on the market in the 2010s restored warbirds of similar type were commonly valued in the multi million US Dollar range depending on provenance and restoration quality.
What role was the Grumman F3F designed for?
The Grumman F3F was designed as a single seat carrier based fighter for the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the mid 1930s.
Is the Grumman F3F suitable for private ownership?
Ownership is typically limited to experienced warbird collectors or museums due to operating complexity, specialist maintenance requirements and limited parts availability.
What engine does the Grumman F3F use?
Production variants of the F3F used a single Wright radial engine which delivered the power required for carrier operations and aerobatic performance.
How rare is the Grumman F3F today?
Very few examples survive in flying condition which makes the Grumman F3F one of the rarer pre World War Two US Navy fighters available to collectors.
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