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Grumman American F8F-1 vs Grumman F7F-3

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecGrumman American F8F-1Grumman F7F-3
ICAO typeBCATTCAT
MTOW5,800 kg11,600 kg
Range960 nm1,050 nm
Cruise speed141 kt192 kt
Service ceiling39,000 ft41,000 ft
Max seats11
Length9 m14 m
Wingspan11 m16 m
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How does the Grumman American F8F-1 compare to the Grumman F7F-3 in range?

The Grumman American F8F-1 has a range of 960 nm; the Grumman F7F-3 has a range of 1,050 nm.

How does the Grumman American F8F-1 compare to the Grumman F7F-3 in cruise speed?

The Grumman American F8F-1 cruises at 141 kt; the Grumman F7F-3 cruises at 192 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the Grumman American F8F-1 and the Grumman F7F-3?

The Grumman American F8F-1 has a maximum take-off weight of 5,800 kg, compared with 11,600 kg for the Grumman F7F-3.

How many seats do the Grumman American F8F-1 and Grumman F7F-3 have?

The Grumman American F8F-1 seats up to 1; the Grumman F7F-3 seats up to 1.

What ICAO type codes do the Grumman American F8F-1 and Grumman F7F-3 use?

The Grumman American F8F-1 is ICAO type BCAT; the Grumman F7F-3 is ICAO type TCAT.