The Grumman AF Guardian was the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare carrier aircraft to enter United States Navy service, built as two airframe variants, one carrying detection gear and the other weapons. It grew out of the internally developed Grumman Model G-70, first flown as the XTB3F-1 on 19 December 1945, and on 24 December 1945 the Navy changed its role from torpedo bomber to anti-submarine warfare. The Guardian entered fleet service on 27 September 1950 and was the largest single-engine piston-powered aircraft ever to see service. The last was delivered in March 1953 with 389 built, and the last aircraft left active service on 31 August 1955 as the twin-engined S-2 Tracker replaced it.
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The Grumman AF Guardian is the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier-based aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy.
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The Grumman AF Guardian is the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier-based aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy.
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The Grumman AF Guardian is the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier-based aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy.
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The XTB3F-1 carried a crew of two seated side by side and an armament of two 20 mm cannon and 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) of bombs, torpedoes, and rockets, and made its first flight on 19 December 1945.
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The last Guardian was delivered to the Navy in March 1953, with a total of 389 built.
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with a total of 389 built
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The Guardian was the largest single-engine piston-powered aircraft ever to see service.
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The Grumman AF Guardian is the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier-based aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy.
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The Grumman AF Guardian is the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrier-based aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy.
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