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The F8F manual I posted a while back is here: http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/other-mechanical-systems-tech/manual-index-american-36322.html and also some USN charts of the F8F-1 and -2. Enjoy
One of our member's father was the pilot who flew this aircraft, let's see if he chimes in on this one...Judging by these performance sheets, there is no way that any F8F Bearcat could climb at 6300 ft/min. 4000 ft/min seems more accurate. Not that I am doubting your real life accounts guys but I need some data in order to prove it. From what I've read in the forums (and other sources), the record established by the Bearcat in 1946 was an unmodified F8F-1, 50% fuel, combat armor, guns but no ammo but according to krieghund performance charts, there's no way it could climb 6000 ft in 90 seconds.
Correct that DCG2U. Go on now.[/QUOTE]there's no way it could climb 6000 ft in 90 seconds.
there's no way it could climb 6000 ft in 90 seconds. Correct that DCG2U. Go on now.
DCG2U,
You posted it twice and still didn't get it: 6000 ft. in 90 seconds is 4,000 fpm avg. A time that even a fully loaded F8F could accomplish from sea level. I'm just messing with you man, I figured you meant 6,000 meters.
krieghund,
I forgot to tell you thanks for the charts/graphs and information.