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CurzonDax said:I read somewhere that the Japanese considered P-47 and the P-40 the toughest fighters to kill and the B-17 gave them fits. I think it was in Gene Gurney's Five Down and Glory.
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Hunter368 said:Nice pics guys. Just a question how rugged was the Hellcat? Could it take alot of damage or average only.
evangilder said:Hunter368 said:Nice pics guys. Just a question how rugged was the Hellcat? Could it take alot of damage or average only.
It was pretty durable. You really have to see one to appreciate it's armor, armament and sheer size. I have had the pleasure of seeing the Zero and the Hellcat side by side. There is a big difference in size. The specs will show the difference of being not that great, but until you see them side by side, it's another story.
From what I have read, the Hellcat was responsible for 4,947 enemy aircraft destroyed in air to air combat. I have spoken with a few Hellcat veterans and they stand by their Grumman Iron Works bird. They said it was surprisingly manueverable for such a large fighter.