How to spot it
A bulky carrier fighter with a radial engine in a deep cowling, a low wing and a canopy set high on a deep fuselage.
Often confused with
Grumman F4F Wildcat
The Hellcat is bigger with a deep belly and low wing; the Wildcat is stubbier with its wing at mid-fuselage.
Grumman F6F Hellcat vs Grumman F4F Wildcat: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Grumman |
|---|---|
| Type | Vintage aircraft |
| First flight | 1942 |
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