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Interesting facts about the Grumman F7F Tigercat
✈ The Grumman F7F Tigercat became the first twin engine fighter to enter operational service with the United States Navy, a major shift from earlier single engine carrier fighters.
✈ Grumman designed the aircraft around heavy firepower, with standard fighter armament commonly described as four 20 mm cannon in the wing roots plus four .50 calibre machine guns.
✈ The Tigercat first flew in 1943 and entered service late in World War II, with much of its operational reputation shaped by post war service rather than wartime combat.
✈ Early production aircraft struggled with carrier suitability, and the type largely operated from land bases until later development work addressed stability and naval equipment needs.
✈ Night fighter variants used a lengthened nose to house airborne intercept radar, and some versions added a second cockpit position for a radar operator.
✈ The F7F-4N represented the carrier cleared night fighter version, incorporating structural and naval equipment changes aimed at shipboard operations.
✈ The aircraft served with both the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, with the Marine Corps using it for night fighting, interdiction and strike style missions.
✈ Several surviving Tigercats later found civilian roles, including aerial firefighting conversions, before restoration work returned some aircraft to warbird condition.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Grumman F7F Tigercat
Recognised Tigercat variants include the XF7F-1 prototypes, the early F7F-1 fighter bomber, the F7F-1N night fighter, the XF7F-2N prototype, the F7F-2N two seat night fighter, the F7F-2D drone control conversion, the improved F7F-3 fighter bomber, the F7F-3N two seat night fighter, the F7F-3E electronic warfare conversion, the F7F-3P photo reconnaissance conversion and the carrier capable F7F-4N night fighter. For buyers, the most meaningful differences come from mission equipment and crew layout, with night fighter models using a radar installation in an extended nose and some adding a dedicated radar operator position, while later variants focused on improved stability, strengthened structure and naval equipment for carrier use.
Grumman F7F Tigercat 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: 13.82 m (45 ft 4 in)
Wingspan: 15.70 m (51 ft 6 in)
Height: 5.05 m (16 ft 7 in)
Empty Weight: 7,380 kg (16,270 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 11,666 kg (25,720 lb)
Range: 1,900 km (1,200 mi, 1,000 nmi)
Service Ceiling: 12,300 m (40,400 ft)
Rate of Climb: 23.0 m/s (4,530 ft/min)
FAQs About the Grumman F7F Tigercat
Is the Grumman F7F Tigercat a single seat aircraft or a two seat aircraft?
The Tigercat family includes both single seat and two seat variants. Several night fighter versions added a second position for a radar operator, while other variants retained a single seat layout.
Which Grumman F7F Tigercat variant was cleared for aircraft carrier operations?
The F7F-4N is widely recognised as the carrier capable Tigercat variant. It incorporated naval equipment and structural changes aimed at meeting carrier operation requirements.
What engines power the Grumman F7F Tigercat?
The aircraft uses two Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial piston engines in the commonly cited production configurations. Buyers should confirm the exact engine dash number and overhaul status on any individual airframe.
What should buyers look for on a Tigercat restoration or inspection?
Focus on airframe integrity, corrosion control and structural repairs, especially around high load areas and any naval equipment modifications. Confirm engine and propeller overhaul history, check systems completeness and validate documentation that supports the aircraft’s configuration and major repair work.
Why do some Grumman F7F Tigercat aircraft have an extended nose?
Night fighter variants used an extended nose to house airborne intercept radar equipment. That change affects weight, systems fit and restoration complexity, so it is worth confirming exactly which radar configuration the aircraft carries today.
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