Flight Journal

F6F-5 HELLCAT SPECS

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Crew: 1

Length: 33 ft. 7 in.

Wingspan: 42 ft. 10 in.

Height: 13 ft. 1 in.

Weight (empty): 9,238 lb.

Weight (loaded): 12,598 lb.

Weight (max. takeoff): 15,415 lb.

Fuel capacity: 250 gal. internal; up to 3 x 150 gal. external drop tanks

Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-10W “Double Wasp” two-row radial engine with a two-speed two-stage supercharg­er, 2,200hp

Propellers: 3-blade Hamilton Standard, 13 ft. 1 in. diameter

Speed (max.): 391mph

Speed (stall): 84mph

Service ceiling: 37,300 ft.

Rate of climb: 3,500 ft./min.

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