FM-2 Wildcat (4)
Later during the war, with Grumman focusing on their more modern F6F Hellcats, General Motors' Eastern Aircraft Division took over production of the Wildcat. Their first model, the FM-1, was little different from the F4F-4, except for the armament, which was reduced to four guns again (with more ammunition per gun, however). Even though the more powerful and faster aircraft were in service, Hellcats continued to serve aboard smaller escort carriers. The final version was the Eastern Aircraft FM-2, which featured a more powerful engine and larger tailfin to counter its torque. Because of its improver performance, it was known as the Wilder Wildcat.
FM-2 Wildcat (4)
Later during the war, with Grumman focusing on their more modern F6F Hellcats, General Motors' Eastern Aircraft Division took over production of the Wildcat. Their first model, the FM-1, was little different from the F4F-4, except for the armament, which was reduced to four guns again (with more ammunition per gun, however). Even though the more powerful and faster aircraft were in service, Hellcats continued to serve aboard smaller escort carriers. The final version was the Eastern Aircraft FM-2, which featured a more powerful engine and larger tailfin to counter its torque. Because of its improver performance, it was known as the Wilder Wildcat.