HISTORY

Main differences of FM-2 compared to F4F-4:

1.

Taller vertical tail surfaces

2.

Different cooling flaps

3.

Distinct exhaust system

4.

Different location of the gun camera port

5.

Reduced armament to four machine guns

6.

Relocated landing light

7.

Ability to install HVAR or RP-3 rockets

8.

Upright antenna mast

9.

Removal of the second fuel tank

and its filling port

10. Wright R-1820-56 engine

11.

Different propeller

12. Different metal skin shaping under

the exhausts

13. Removed wing-mounted radiators

14. Blanked windows under the cockpit

15. New tailwheel

Different shapes of the exhaust pipes framing.

August 2023

INFO Eduard

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