The Grumman F6F Hellcat was the U.S. Navy’s ultimate fighter in the Pacific during WWII. Here’s why it was a legend: 🔥 Over 5,200 enemy planes destroyed—75% of all Navy air victories! 🔥 Known as “The Aluminum Tank” for its toughness, it took hits and still brought pilots home. 🔥 With a powerful 2,000-hp engine, it hit 380 mph and outflew the Japanese Zero. The Hellcat’s kill-to-loss ratio? A staggering 19:1. This beast ruled the skies and helped secure Allied victory. Want more WWII aviation?