The Grumman F3F was a single-seat biplane fighter built for the United States Navy in the mid-1930s as an improved F2F, and the last biplane fighter delivered to any American military air arm. The Navy's experience with the F2F revealed stability and spin recovery problems, which led to an October 1934 contract for the improved XF3F-1. It entered service in 1936, inherited the Grumman-designed retractable main landing gear first used on the FF, and became the basis for a biplane design that grew into the F4F Wildcat. It left front line squadrons at the end of 1941 and was replaced by the Brewster F2A Buffalo.
Facts
Engine Class Top Speed (km/h) Maximum Mass (kg) Comparison
Body StyleAircraft (no road body style) 1 Connections
Exemplifies
Source Grumman F3F (Wikipedia)
Of Make
Source Grumman F3F (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases
Manufactured By
Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.
Source Grumman F3F (Wikipedia)Lead sentenceQuote, Lead sentence
The Grumman F3F is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by the Grumman aircraft for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s.
Originated In
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.
Source Grumman F3F (Wikipedia)Lead sentence, countryQuote, Lead sentence, country
The Grumman F3F is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by the Grumman aircraft for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s.
Sources
1. Grumman F3F (Wikipedia)
Lead sentence, country
The Grumman F3F is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by the Grumman aircraft for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s.
Lead, service entry
it entered service in 1936 as the last biplane fighter to be delivered to any American military air arm
Specifications, powerplant
9-cylinder radial engine, 950 hp (710 kW)
Specifications, maximum speed
Maximum speed: 264 mph (425 km/h, 229 kn) at 15,250 ft (4,650 m)
Specifications, empty weight
Empty weight: 3,285 lb (1,490 kg)
Specifications, maximum takeoff weight
Max takeoff weight: 4,795 lb (2,175 kg)
Of Make: Grumman, Lead sentence
The Grumman F3F is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by the Grumman aircraft for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s.
In Group: Propeller-Driven Fighters, Lead sentence
The Grumman F3F is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by the Grumman aircraft for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s.
Exemplifies: Aviation, Lead sentence
The Grumman F3F is a single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by the Grumman aircraft for the United States Navy during the mid-1930s.
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.