Grumman A-6 Intruder
A twin-engine, mid-wing attack aircraft
Date: 06/30/2006
The A-6 became the USN and USMC's principal medium attack aircraft from the mid-1960s through the 1990s. It served in combat in Vietnam and in later engagements in Lebanon and Libya. The Intruder saw further duty in the 1991 Gulf War, but it was phased out of service quickly in the mid-1990s. It was intended for replacement by the A-12 Avenger II, but following that troubled stealth aircraft's cancellation, the Intruder was left to soldier on for a few more years before retiring in favor of the F/A-18 Hornet.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat
F-14 Tomcat of over USS Carl Vinson
Date/Time: Thu 15 Jun 2006 10:28:46 PM MDT
The Tomcat was intended as an uncompromising air superiority fighter and interceptor, charged with defending carrier battle groups against aircraft armed with cruise missiles.
Grumman Goose
This amphibious flying boat was designed as a 6-7 seat 'commuter' plane for businessmen in the Long Island area.
Date: 09/26/2006
It was soon adopted by the US Navy and Coast Guard, and during World War II it served with United States forces and the RCAF in transport, reconnaissance, rescue and training roles, and was used by the RAF for air-sea rescue duties. It was whilst serving with the RAF that it received the name "Goose".
Returning to civilian service after the war, the Goose found use from the wilderness of Alaska to the sunny climes of Catalina.
The plane from the 80's TV show "Tales of the Gold Monkey".
Returning to civilian service after the war, the Goose found use from the wilderness of Alaska to the sunny climes of Catalina.
The plane from the 80's TV show "Tales of the Gold Monkey".
Grumman F-11 Tiger
A single-seat carrier-based United States Navy fighter aircraft in operation during the 1950s and 1960s.
Date: 09/26/2006
The F-11 Tiger had full-span leading edge slats and trailing edge flaps with roll control achieved using spoilers rather than traditional ailerons. For storage on aircraft carriers, the F-11 Tiger's wings manually folded downwards.
Grumman F9F Panther
The U.S. Navy's second jet fighter.
Date: 09/26/2006
F9F-2s, F9F-3s, and F9F-5s served with distinction in the Korean War, downing six Mikoyan MiG-15s with one F9F loss. The first MiG-15 downed was on 9 November 1950 by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander William (Bill) Amen of VF-111 "Sundownders" Squadron flying an F9F-2B. Three more were downed in November 1951, and the other two were downed on the 18 November 1952. The type was the primary Navy jet fighter and ground-attack plane in the Korean conflict.
Panthers were withdrawn from front-line service in 1956, but remained in training roles and with the reserves until 1958.
Panthers were withdrawn from front-line service in 1956, but remained in training roles and with the reserves until 1958.
Grumman F9F Cougar
An aircraft carrier-based fighter aircraft for the United States Navy.
Date: 09/27/2006
Based on the earlier Grumman F9F Panther, the Cougar replaced the Panther's straight wing with a more modern swept wing. The Navy considered the Cougar a mere new version of the Panther (despite adopting a different official name) and thus Cougars started off as F9F-6 and upwards.
Grumman F6F Hellcat
The Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair were the primary United States Navy carrier fighters in the second half of World War II.
Date: 09/27/2006
After the conclusion of the Second World War, the Hellcat was found to be the most successful aircraft in naval history, destroying 5,163 aircraft with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, plus 52 with the Fleet Air Arm. The aircraft was then rapidly phased out of combat service, finally retiring as a night-fighter in composite squadrons in 1954, at least with U.S. fleets.
Grumman F4F Wildcat
The standard carrier-based fighter of the United States Navy for the first year and a half of World War II.
Date: 09/27/2006
The Wildcat was outperformed by the Mitsubishi Zero, its major opponent in the early part of the Pacific Theater, but held its own by absorbing far more damage and wielding more firepower. With relatively heavy armor and self-sealing fuel tanks, the Grumman airframe could survive far more than its lightweight, unarmored Japanese rival.
Grumman C-2 Greyhound
A twin-engine cargo aircraft, designed to provide critical logistics support to aircraft carriers of the United States Navy.
Date: 09/27/2006
Powered by two Allison T56 turboprop engines, the C-2A can deliver a payload of up to 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg). The cabin can readily accommodate cargo, passengers or both. It is also equipped to accept litter patients in medical evacuation missions. Priority cargo such as jet engines can be transported from shore to ship in a matter of hours.