F6F Hellcat
Manufacturer: Grumman
Model: F6F Hellcat
Tail Number: N467RL
Specifications
Wingspan: 42 feet 10 inches (13.06 meters)
Length: 33 feet 7 inches (10.24 meters)
Height: 13 feet 1 inch (4.01 meters)
Max Speed: 380 mph (611 km/h)
Gross Weight: 15,410 pounds (7,000 kg)
Power Plant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine
Horsepower: 2,000 hp
Armament
Guns: Six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns, each with 400 rounds.
Two hardpoints for bombs, allowing it to carry up to 2,000 pounds (910 kg) of bombs.
Six 5-inch (127 mm) HVAR (High Velocity Aircraft Rockets) mounted under the wings for ground attack
The Air Legends Foundation’s F6F Hellcat, tail number N467RL, is a beautifully restored example of this iconic WWII fighter. Known for its rugged design and powered by a 2,000 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine, the Hellcat was instrumental in securing air superiority in the Pacific Theater. It was designed to counter the Japanese Zero, boasting a formidable combination of durability, firepower (six .50 caliber machine guns), and the ability to carry bombs or rockets. This particular Hellcat is part of the Lewis Air Legends collection, continuing to showcase the legacy of this legendary aircraft.
The Hellcat had a top speed of approximately 380 mph, a wingspan of 42 feet 10 inches, and was capable of withstanding significant battle damage, making it one of the most successful fighters of WWII, with over 5,000 enemy aircraft destroyed. It remains a key part of aviation history.
