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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,877 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
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! RB
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,877 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! RB
 
! RB
 
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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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|751||708|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||23.6||25.0||37.9||25.5||444
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 1,500 m || 1,602 hp || 1,954 hp
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 4 х 20 mm AN/M3 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 800 total)
 
* 4 х 20 mm AN/M3 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 800 total)
 
* 4 х 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 1,600 total)
 
* 4 х 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 1,600 total)
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* Without load
 
* Without load
 
* 2 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
 
* 2 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
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| rowspan="2" |Controllable
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| rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" |Controllable
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| rowspan="2" |Not controllable
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* Very high climb rate
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* Great dive speed
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* Amazing cannons with lots of ammo
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* Manoeuvrability most heavy fighters can only dream of
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* Good acceleration
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* Very rugged
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* VERY fast can catch a number of jets
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Like most heavy fighter not manoeuvrable
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* Large target
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The Grumman company continued to work on the F7F after it entered service. The third variant of the aircraft was a very deep modernization of the original, although visually the only difference was a bigger tail section (this resulted in a much better stability during flight). On the other hand, the biggest change was the introduction of the more powerful “Pratt & Whitney” R-2800-34W engines with a power output of 2,100 HP, which allowed for better flight characteristics in the Tigercat at high altitude.
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Acceleration and climb rate increased, while the powerful weapons in the nose of the aircraft, consisting of four 20mm guns and four 12.7mm machine guns, remained. This fighter could carry rockets, which made it more universal and effective in attacking both ground and sea targets.
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This aircraft was in production from March 1945 till June 1946 and during this time 250 units were built
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== See also ==
 
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
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== External links ==
 
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Revision as of 17:30, 13 April 2019

Rank VII | Premium | Golden Eagles
Challenger DS Pack
F7F-3
f7f3.png
F7F-3
USA flag.png USA
IV Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
6.7 6.3 6.7
Class:
PREMIUM
Purchase:Bundle or Gift
Show in game
This page is about the gift naval fighter F7F-3. For the regular version, see F7F-1.

Description

The F7F-3 Tigercat is a gift rank IV American twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 6.7 (AB/SB) and 6.3 (RB). It was introduced during Update 1.61 "Road to Glory" in the Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event of 2016.

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,877 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 12800  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.? 444
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,877 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
751 708 12800 23.6 25.0 37.9 25.5 444

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
X ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
835.14 463 N/A ~19 ~19
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 420 < 510 < 510 > 280
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,500 m 1,602 hp 1,954 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
5,900 m 1,478 hp 1,804 hp

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: AN/M3 (20 mm), Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The F7F-3 is armed with:

  • 4 х 20 mm AN/M3 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 800 total)
  • 4 х 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 1,600 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: AN-M64A1 (500 lb), AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb), Tiny Tim, HVAR

The F7F-3 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 2 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
  • 1 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb
  • 2 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 1 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb
  • 3 х Tiny Tim rockets
  • 2 х Tiny Tim rockets + 1 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb
  • 8 х HVAR rockets
  • 8 х HVAR rockets + 1 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable Not controllable Controllable Combined Controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I
II
III
IV

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Very high climb rate
  • Great dive speed
  • Amazing cannons with lots of ammo
  • Manoeuvrability most heavy fighters can only dream of
  • Good acceleration
  • Very rugged
  • VERY fast can catch a number of jets

Cons:

  • Like most heavy fighter not manoeuvrable
  • Large target

History

The Grumman company continued to work on the F7F after it entered service. The third variant of the aircraft was a very deep modernization of the original, although visually the only difference was a bigger tail section (this resulted in a much better stability during flight). On the other hand, the biggest change was the introduction of the more powerful “Pratt & Whitney” R-2800-34W engines with a power output of 2,100 HP, which allowed for better flight characteristics in the Tigercat at high altitude.

Acceleration and climb rate increased, while the powerful weapons in the nose of the aircraft, consisting of four 20mm guns and four 12.7mm machine guns, remained. This fighter could carry rockets, which made it more universal and effective in attacking both ground and sea targets.

This aircraft was in production from March 1945 till June 1946 and during this time 250 units were built

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


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P-38  XP-38G · P-38E · P-38G-1 · P-38J-15 · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38L-5-LO · P-38K · YP-38
P-61  P-61A-11 · P-61C-1
F7F  F7F-1 · F7F-3
Other  XF5F · XP-50 · F-82E

USA premium aircraft
Fighters  Thach's F2A-1 · Galer's F3F-2 · F2G-1 · F4U-4B VMF-214 · P-26A-34 · Rasmussen's P-36A · P-40C · P-43A-1
  P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-51A · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · ␠Kingcobra · XP-55
  ▃A6M2 · ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc
Twin-engine fighters  XP-38G · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · YP-38 · P-61A-11 · XF5F · XP-50 · F7F-3
Jet fighters  P-59A · F-86F-35 · F-89B · F-89D · F-4S Phantom II · F-5C · F-20A
Strike aircraft  A-1H · A2D-1 · AU-1 · XA-38 · AV-8A · AV-8B (NA) · A-6E TRAM · A-10A
Bombers  A-26C-45DT · B-10B · BTD-1 · PBM-3 "Mariner" · PBM-5A "Mariner" · PV-2D

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