Grumman F8
14 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1942 to 1949; half of them date from 1947 or earlier. Texas has the most (7). 86% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the F8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- P & W R-2800 Series (12), Wright R3350 Series (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 365 mph
- Maker on the register
- Grumman
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 5, 1991; newest March 19, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Spitfire Ventures LLC · Comanche Warbirds INC · Echo Matrix LLC · American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm · Aircraft Registration INC Trustee · Air Legends Foundation
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 2 most recent of 2 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Grumman F8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
14 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Grumman F8s?
Texas, with 7.
Who owns the Grumman F8?
86% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 F8F-1B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2209 | Grumman F8F-1B |
Standard | 1999-04-01 | Valid |