Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Grumman F8F Bearcat
Category
Country
Production
1945–1949
Quantity
1,265
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1944
- Service Entry Year1945
- Crew1
- Primary Rolecarrier-based fighter
- Generation4th generation
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-2800-30W Double Wasp
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)2,800
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel697 kg
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed732.186 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,435.84 m
- Ferry Range1,778 km
- Rate of Climb22.682 m/s
- G-Limit7.5
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length8.534 m
- Wingspan0.254 m
- Height0.254 m
- Wing Area22.67
- Empty Weight3,470.04 kg
- Loaded Weight4,354 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight5,873 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Hardpoints0
- Internal Gun4 × 20 mm (.79 in) AN/M3 cannon
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarAPS-4 (prototype), APS-19 (night fighter variants)
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteNo
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1,265
- Operators4
- Variants15
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1963
- Production Start1944
- Production End1949
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945Production started
- 1949Production ended
- 1951Sale: France (200 units)
- 1954Sale: Vietnam (28 units)
81
years in service
4
years in production
1,265
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
Grumman F8F BearcatSALES2records
Vietnam
Franceⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS12WORLD WAR II · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS1222UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS101PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📚 Sources