The Grumman F8F (ICAO type BCAT) is an aircraft of United States origin. 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 F8F
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 11
- Active
- 11
- Origin
- United States
2 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F8F-2 F8F-2 | — | 5,800 kg | 960 nm | 141 kt | 1 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS AR-32
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS AR-32), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Grumman F8F market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Grumman F8F fleet — updated daily.
79 yearsmedian age
Of the 10 registered Grumman F8F with a known build year (91% of the 11 we track), the median age is 79 years.
What is the range of the Grumman F8F?
The Grumman F8F has a maximum range of 960 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Grumman F8F carry?
The Grumman F8F seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Grumman F8F?
The Grumman F8F's maximum take-off weight is 5,800 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Grumman F8F?
The Grumman F8F's ICAO type designator is BCAT.
How many Grumman F8F aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 11 registered Grumman F8F airframes worldwide.
Registered F8F aircraft
Individual F8F airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.