Grumman F6F Hellcat

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a prominent American carrier-based fighter aircraft used during World War II. It served as the primary United States Navy fighter designed to counter the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero and over 12,000 units were produced. The Hellcat had a remarkable 19:1 kill ratio in combat. It was typically equipped with six .50 caliber machine guns and capable of carrying rockets and bombs.