Grumman F4F "Wildcat" - an American single-seat carrier-based fighter-bomber. It was originally designed as a biplane, but went into production as a free-carrying midplane (requirements for speed characteristics were affected). The prototype made its first flight on September 2, 1937. On August 8, 1939, the US Navy issued the first order for 78 production F4F-3 aircraft. In connection with the decision of Congress to increase the air power of the fleet during the summer of 1940, the production contract for the F4F-3 increased to 200 F4F-3. The first naval aviation squadrons to receive the F4F-3 were VF-7 based on the USS Wasp and VF-4 based on the USS Ranger. One of the problems of the plane, which the developers did not pay attention to, is the landing gear release system. After takeoff, the landing gear was fully retracted with twenty-nine revolutions of the hand winch handle, while the pilot was primarily concerned with climbing, keeping the aircraft in line, and leveling. The release of the chassis was accompanied by no less obstacles in controlling the aircraft. In October 1941, the US Navy began to give names to seaplanes and the F4F was officially named "Wildcat" (Wildcat - wild cat).
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