The Aircraft that Predicted the Future of Aviation

The Grumman F7F Tigercat was a remarkable heavy fighter with an intriguing lineage tracing back to the highly-successful series of the so-called Grumman ""cats.""

As the first twin-engine fighter deployed by the US Navy, the F7F represented a remarkable innovation, specifically designed to serve aboard the Midway-class aircraft carriers. Although it never had the opportunity to demonstrate its prowess in World War 2, the Tigercat still managed to leave an indelible mark on the aviation world.