Grumman XF4F-2 prototype
The sole Grumman XF4F-2, Model G-18, Bureau Number 0383 was the monoplane prototype that first flew at Bethpage on 2 September 1937 and led to the XF4F-3 redesign and production Wildcat family.
Identity
- Aliases
- XF4F-2Grumman G-18BuNo 0383First Wildcat monoplane prototype
- Name
- Grumman XF4F-2 prototype
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The sole Grumman XF4F-2, Model G-18, Bureau Number 0383 was the monoplane prototype that first flew at Bethpage on 2 September 1937 and led to the XF4F-3 redesign and production Wildcat family.
- First Flight Date
- 1937-09-02
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 5, 2026 at 03:02:13 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 5, 2026 at 03:02:13 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- 0383
- Vehicle Code
- XF4F-2