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The F6F-5 was a single-seat single-engine mid-plane with a three-point chassis according to the classical scheme, retracted in flight. The aircraft was intended for action from the deck of aircraft carriers. The fighter had an all-metal design with the exception of the fabric covering of the rudders and ailerons.
the Fuselage is oval in cross section, the duralumin plating is riveted with a hidden head. The inner frame of the fuselage consisted of 21 frames and 20 stringers. Technologically, the fuselage was made entirely. There was a fire in the front bulkhead, which is bolted through the rubber strip was suspended motor mount. The bulkhead was connected to the main wing spar. Before the bulkhead was the engine room, turbocharging, emergency fire extinguishing system, oil tank, air duct to the supercharger and carburetor, as well as the intermediate radiator of the injected air and the oil cooler. On the rear side of the bulkhead were hydraulically adjustable flaps air intakes. The antenna rack was installed behind the cockpit.
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