The FM-2 Wildcat was created and prototyped by Grumman Aircraft. Significantly more than 4000 had been built by the Eastern Aircraft Division regarding the General Motors business between 1943 - 1945. These aircraft incorporated a lighter airframe and an even more powerful engine. This intended there is a physical design difference between the F4F together with FM-2. The FM-2 had a taller straight tail for security to counter the increased torque associated with engine. Armament consisted of 4 - .50 cal. firearms, 2 - external bomb or gas racks and air to ground rocket launch points on wings. These aircraft were mainly operated from escort companies to guide ground operations in Pacific theater of operations. These same aircraft had been teamed with Grumman Avengers and found in anti-sub operations inside Atlantic against U-boats.
