It was sleek, fast, and packed with firepower—the F7F Tigercat marked a turning point in fighter design. Yet despite its promise, it arrived too late for WWII and was too heavy for carrier landings.

Grumman's F7F Tigercat is one of their more notable planes. It was a potent example of the sophisticated weapons technology that the ongoing horror of World War II forced from nations worldwide.

Four Grumman fighter aircraft (F4F-3 Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, F7F Tigercat and F8F Bearcat) will be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The aircraft will be displayed on Boeing Plaza and flown in the ...

Object Details Author Polmar, Norman Subject United States Marine Corps Aviation History Notes Also issued online Contents Fighter Aircraft -- The First Carrier-Based Fighter: Vought VE-7 -- A Really ...