F7F Tigercat – PDF

The Grumman F7F Tigercat was developed during World War II to provide the U.S. Navy with a fast, heavily armed, carrier-capable fighter capable of intercepting enemy aircraft and conducting long-range strike missions. Designed by the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, the Tigercat featured two powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines, a rugged airframe, and an impressive armament of four 20 mm cannons and four .50 caliber machine guns. Its combination of speed, climb rate, and firepower made it one of the most capable piston-engine fighters ever produced.

Although the Tigercat entered service too late to participate extensively in World War II, it found an important role during the early years of the Cold War. The aircraft served primarily with the U.S. Marine Corps, where it was employed as a day fighter, night fighter, ground attack aircraft, and photographic reconnaissance platform. During the Korean War, Marine Corps Tigercats flew night interdiction, close air support, and strike missions against enemy supply lines and troop concentrations, taking advantage of their speed, endurance, and heavy weapons load.

The rapid advancement of jet-powered aircraft eventually brought the Tigercat’s frontline military career to a close, but its exceptional performance left a lasting impression on those who flew it. As one of the fastest and most heavily armed piston-engine fighters ever built, the F7F represented the pinnacle of propeller-driven fighter development and served as an important bridge between the piston and jet eras of military aviation.

What’s Included:

• 12 1.5” square counter images
• 24 1” square counter images
• 35 .75” square counter images
• 40 .625” square counter images
• Numbered Images to assist with game organization and tracking
• Printable PDF format for personal gaming use

Each image size is contained on a ½ sheet.

• Enables users to save paper and print 2 types of aircraft on the same page.
• Print one set of aircraft images then reverse the page in the printer and print a second type of your choice on the same page.