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| F-7F TIGERCAT History: In early 1941, Grumman began design-work on a new twin-engined fighter for the War Department, for use on a planned larger Midway-class aircraft carrier. On June 30, 1941, Grumman was awarded a contract to build two prototypes, the first of which flew in December 1943. The XF7F-1 Tigercat was unusual for a fighter, with its shoulder-mounted wings, twin underwing-mounted engines, all-metal construction and tricycle landing gear. Before the prototype even flew for the first time, Grumman was contracted to build 500 of them for the US Marine Corps, to be used as close-support aircraft for the massive landing operations then underway in the Pacific. Delivery began in April 1944. The first 34 F7F-1s were similar to the prototypes, then 30 two-seat night-fighter variants (called F7F-2Ns) were produced. Next, 189 single-seat models called F7F-3s were built which featured slightly more powerful R-2800 engines, slightly larger vertical stabilizers, and a 7% increase in fuel capacity. Much of the original order for Tigercats was cancelled after VJ-Day, and they never saw operational service in WWII. Less than 100 Tigercats were built after the war as night-fighters (F7F-3N and F7F-4N), electronic reconnaissance (F7F-3E) and photo-reconnaissance (F7F-3P) platforms, but higher-performance jet-powered airplanes soon replaced the Tigercat in the US Marine Corps. During the 1960s and 1970s, a few were gradually sold as surplus and converted to fire bombers or aerial photography ships. | |
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Features: Detail-molded ABS skins and fiberglass cowls Factory-covered wings and tail Factory-painted fuselage, engine nacelles & cowls Three-piece wing for easy transport OPTIONAL Air retracts and Oleo struts available! The struts are very nice with Trailing links! -Great hardware bag / parts - Also includes: wheels, servo trays, engine mount, fuel tank, decals and all hardware. -Illustrated instruction manual included. Specifications: Wingspan: IMAA LEGAL 82" WINGSPAN Length: 72" Wing Area: 1160 sqin Wing Loading: 30-34 Oz/SqFt Engines: 2 x .52-.61 2 stroke - 2 x 70-91 4 stroke Radio: 6 Channel Weight (Ready To Fly): approx 15 lbs w/fixed gear, or 17 lbs w retracts & doors The F7F is the perfect combination of aggressive looks and a gentle flyer. The huge wing and tail surface area make this twin a breeze to fly. With functional flaps and retractable gear, this TIGERCAT will have all the scale looks just like the fullscale WARBIRD! Whether you chose electric, 2stroke or 4 stroke for power.. You will truly love how well this machine goes together, how AWESOME it looks and even how well she tracks through the air! YOU WILL LOVE THIS ASM TIGERCAT! BEST OF ALL IT IS IMAA LEGAL! NOW YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO! WINGPANELS remove for easy transport, you can leave the retracts in the extended position for easy transportation! * Does not include: radio, motor, glue, and silicone fuel line, retracts |
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Price: $499.95.... ORDER NOW.. SHIPPING now JULY 6th! THEY WILL SELL OUT FAST! |
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ASM Retracts - F-7F w/ Valve and Tank combo (ORDER NOW!)
Price: add $330.75
ASM F-7F TIGERCAT OLEO STRUTS for use with RETRACTS combo (ORDER NOW!)
Price: add $64.75
2 STROKE COMBO!
ASM F-7F TIGERCAT ARF + (2) MAGNUM XLS 52 2 STROKE COMBO $599.95 SPECIAL COMBO PRICE!
4 STROKE ENGINE COMBO!
ASM F-7F TIGERCAT ARF + (2) MAGNUM XL70 RFS 4 STROKE ENGINES
$749.95 SPECIAL COMBO PRICE!
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