Comparison of Grumman F6F Hellcat and Grumman F8F Bearcat [S]ave
| Attribute |  Grumman F8F Bearcat × |  Grumman F6F Hellcat × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Grumman | Grumman |
| Model | Grumman F8F Bearcat | Grumman F6F Hellcat |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1943 | 1942 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1949 | 1945 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | F8F | F6F |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-30W Double Wasp | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,250 | 2,000 |
| Avionics | AN/ARC-1, AN/ARR-2A, R-23/ARC-5 | AN/APS-4 Radar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 732 | 630 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 137 | 139 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,778 | 1,759 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,436 | 11,278 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 22.68 | 18.54 |
| Take off distance (m) | 185 | 475 |
| Landing distance (m) | 250 | 570 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 6,105 | 6,992 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 5,941 | 5,714 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,025 | 946 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.43 | 10.24 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.16 | 3.99 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.35 | 1.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.82 | 13.06 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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