The Grumman American F8F-1 (ICAO type BCAT) is an aircraft certificated in the Limited category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 5,800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 960 nm, a cruise speed of 141 knots, a service ceiling of 39,000 ft and seating for up to 1 across its variants.
Grumman American F8F-1
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 4
- Active
- 4
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F8F-1 (Navy) F8F-1 (Navy) | — | 5,800 kg | 960 nm | 141 kt | 1 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS LTC-23 · Rev 2 · issued 1947-08-29
- Category
- Limited
- MTOW
- 4,536 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew
- Ceiling
- 11,500 ft
Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34 or R-2800-34W
Limited Type Certificate No. 23 (CAR 3 effective 11/21/46)
Where to look next
What is the range of the Grumman American F8F-1?
The Grumman American F8F-1 has a maximum range of 960 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Grumman American F8F-1 carry?
The Grumman American F8F-1 seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Grumman American F8F-1?
The Grumman American F8F-1's maximum take-off weight is 5,800 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Grumman American F8F-1?
The Grumman American F8F-1's ICAO type designator is BCAT.
How many Grumman American F8F-1 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 4 registered Grumman American F8F-1 airframes worldwide.
Registered F8F-1 aircraft
Individual F8F-1 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.