U.S. F8F Bearcat Fighter

The Grumman F8F Bearcat was a compact, powerful piston-engined naval fighter developed near the end of the Second World War. It reached service too late for wartime combat with the United States Navy. Later foreign service included French operations in Indochina. The Bearcat’s powerful engine and compact size reflected the desire for rapid climb and responsive handling in a naval fighter. Jet development soon changed the requirements for frontline carrier aviation. Grumman fitted a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine to a small airframe and used a bubble canopy to improve visibility. French aircraft carried out ground-attack missions in Indochina, adapting a carrier-fighter design to a different operational setting.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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