The F4F Wildcat, a carrier-based aircraft ... hinge that he called the Sto-Wing,” Burke says. “It allowed the wing to fold alongside the aircraft, kind of like a bird’s wing, which permitted ...

The F4F‑4, the first Wildcat to feature folding wings, soon followed. By 1942, every U.S. Navy fighter squadron would be flying the F4F. The fighter proved its worth immediately, at the Battle ...

In this video, we dive into the history and performance of the F4F-4 Wildcat, the successor to the F2A Buffalo. While the Wildcat was not as fast or agile as the Japanese Mitsubishi Zero ...

50-caliber machine guns, or 320 mph on the heavier F4F-4 model with six machine guns and side-folding wings for improved stowage. Though the Wildcat didn’t claim air superiority over the nimble ...

50-caliber machine guns, or 320 mph on the heavier F4F-4 model with six machine guns and side-folding wings for improved stowage. Though the Wildcat didn’t claim air superiority over the nimble ...