Comparison of Grumman F8F Bearcat and Vought SB2U Vindicator [S]ave
| Attribute |  Grumman F8F Bearcat × |  Vought SB2U Vindicator × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Grumman | Vought |
| Model | Grumman F8F Bearcat | Vought SB2U Vindicator |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1943 | 1936 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1949 | 1941 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | F8F | SB2U |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-30W Double Wasp | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-1535-02 Twin Wasp Jr |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,250 | 825 |
| Avionics | AN/ARC-1, AN/ARR-2A, R-23/ARC-5 | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 732 | 391 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 137 | 115 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,778 | 1,796 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,436 | 8,382 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 22.68 | 5.44 |
| Take off distance (m) | 185 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 250 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 6,105 | 4,273 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 5,941 | 3,390 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,000 | 680 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,025 | 1,401 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.43 | 10.36 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.16 | 4.34 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.35 | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.82 | 12.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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