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[WWII44]

General characteristics
Crew: one pilot
Length: 23 ft 2 in (7.06 m)
Wingspan: 32 ft 0 in (9.75 m)
Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
Wing area: 260 ft² (24.15 m²)
Empty weight: 3,285 lb (1,490 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 4,795 lb (2,175 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820-22 "Cyclone" 9-cylinder radial engine, 950 hp (710 kW)

Performance
Maximum speed: 264 mph (229 kn, 425 km/h) at 15,250 ft (4,658 m)
Cruise speed: 150 mph (130 kn, 240 km/h)
Range: 980 mi (850 nmi, 1,600 km)
Service ceiling: 33,200 ft (10,120 m)
Rate of climb: 2,800 ft/min (14 m/s) at sea level

Armament

Guns:
1× 0.30 in (7.62 mm) M1919 machine gun, 500 rounds (left)
1× 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun, 200 rounds (right)

Bombs: 2× 116 lb (52.6 kg) Mk IV bombs, one under each wing

[WxTech]

That last pic really reveals just how much the forward view was improved with the F4F! Indeed, the Wildcat's rakish slant on the cowling results in one of the very best views for high angle deflection shots.

[Joberg]

I wanna vote for this one too! Also bi-plane helldivers would be great.

[MR_G]

The F3f and the pre war helldiver would make great additions for a 1939/40 war with Japan.

[Joberg]

Yeah thats pretty much what I was thinking, roleplay wise, or maybe some early lend lease type stuff or other alternate history.

[Asso di Spade - Ace of Spades]

+1 !!

[duffys tavern]

+1

[Oscarito]

This footage from thirties shows F3F-2 being tested.

At 0:58 test pilot Lee Gehlback shows the Coffman starter cartridge being loaded.
BTW, what a lovely song...
+1 for sure!

[asso58]

A little bump!

Best regards