FM-2, Wildcat VI

Family: F4F Wildcat
Class: Carrier fighter
Changes: XF4F-8 development for escort carriers: lighter single-row R-1820-56 in a shorter cowling, taller fin and rudder for the higher torque, oil cooler intakes moved to the cowling.
Produced: 4,437

Service

25 Oct 1944 – 5 Aug 1945

≈ 15 Aug 1944 – Aug 1944

14 Nov 1944 – 5 May 1945

≈ 15 Aug 1944 – Aug 194414 Nov 1944 – 5 May 1945

FM-24,437

25 Oct 1944 – 5 Aug 1945