: The Hellcat achieved an astounding 19:1 kill ratio , credited with destroying 5,163 enemy aircraft—more than any other Allied naval fighter.
Today, the F6F Hellcat remains a symbol of industrial might and pilot bravery. Though over 12,000 were built during the war, only a handful—roughly —survive today, with just a few still taking to the skies to echo the roar of the Pacific conflict. F6F Hellcat at War
: As the "Iron Works" product, its rugged landing gear and folding wings made it the ideal resident of the fast carrier task forces that became the primary strike arm of the U.S. Navy. : The Hellcat achieved an astounding 19:1 kill