F8F-1 — Grumman F8F-1

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 4
- Active
- 4
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BCAT BCAT | — | 5,800 kg | 960 nm | 141 kt | 1 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS LTC-23 · 2 · issued 1947-08-29
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS LTC-23), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered F8F-1 aircraft
Individual F8F-1 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
How many Grumman F8F-1 are there?
4 Grumman F8F-1 are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Grumman F8F-1?
The Grumman F8F-1 has a range of about 960 nautical miles.
How fast is the Grumman F8F-1?
The Grumman F8F-1 cruises at around 141 knots.
What is the Grumman F8F-1's maximum take-off weight?
The Grumman F8F-1 has a maximum take-off weight of 5,800 kg.
How many seats does the Grumman F8F-1 have?
The Grumman F8F-1 is typically configured for up to 1 occupants.
Is the Grumman F8F-1 type certified?
Yes. The Grumman F8F-1 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.





