GRUMMAN (Eastern) FM-2
WILDCAT
N49JC s/n 51-235
Currently on display in the Personal Courage Wing
Museum of Flight - Seattle, WA
$945,000
Airframe:
650 Hrs TTSNEW
Engine:
R-1820-56, 1350 hp
550 SMOH (J.R.S.)
Propeller:
Hamilton Standard 33D50/6547-18S
(STC)
Exterior:
Medium Blue and Gray underside, early stripe star, no bars, Red center, Red and
White stripped rudder
AVIONICS:
King KX-155 Nav/Com
King KI-209 VOR/LOC
KT-76A Transponder
Encoder
EQUIPMENT:
Pre-oiler
Recent Battery
Oxygen System
HISTORY:
Built
by Eastern Aircraft Division General Motors 1943, sold in 1946 to Hardwick Aircraft.
Totally rebuilt in
1973 and flown civilian until 1978 when it was placed on display at the U.S. Navy Museum, Pensacola,
FL.
It was preserved in the museum until August 1994. It was then removed from display and
after an extensive
inspection was returned to service.
PERFORMANCE:
Maximum
322 mph
Service ceiling
35,600
ft.
Max range
1,350 miles
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION*
Aircraft to be sold
with a fresh annual and prop AD inspection
This aircraft is located in WA. Contact Courtesy Aircraft to schedule a
showing!
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