The name Grumman is rightly famous in the world of aviation. For starters, the company developed the iconic Grumman Lunar Module LM-13, one of which, proudly dubbed Eagle, performed the most ...

It was sleek, fast, and packed with firepower—the F7F Tigercat marked a turning point in fighter design. Yet despite its promise, it arrived too late for WWII and was too heavy for carrier landings.