F6F-5N night fighter
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The F6F-5N night fighter was a radar-equipped, carrier-based night combat version of the Grumman F6F Hellcat used by the U.S. Navy during World War II.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| F6F-5N night fighter canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3600883 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
Target entity: F6F-5N night fighter Context triple: [Grumman F6F Hellcat, variant, F6F-5N night fighter]
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Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a World War II U.S. Navy carrier-based dive bomber known for its powerful payload and challenging handling characteristics.
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B.
Grumman F4F Wildcat
The Grumman F4F Wildcat was a rugged American carrier-based fighter aircraft that served as the U.S. Navy’s primary naval fighter in the early years of World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater.
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C.
Vought F4U Corsair
The Vought F4U Corsair was a World War II-era American carrier-capable fighter aircraft known for its distinctive inverted gull wings, powerful engine, and exceptional performance in the Pacific Theater.
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Grumman TBF Avenger
The Grumman TBF Avenger was a World War II-era American torpedo bomber renowned for its rugged design, heavy payload, and extensive service with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater.
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E.
Douglas TBD Devastator
The Douglas TBD Devastator was an American World War II-era torpedo bomber used by the U.S. Navy, notably in the early Pacific battles where its obsolescence and heavy losses highlighted the need for more advanced carrier-based aircraft.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: F6F-5N night fighter Target entity description: The F6F-5N night fighter was a radar-equipped, carrier-based night combat version of the Grumman F6F Hellcat used by the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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A.
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a World War II U.S. Navy carrier-based dive bomber known for its powerful payload and challenging handling characteristics.
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B.
Grumman F4F Wildcat
The Grumman F4F Wildcat was a rugged American carrier-based fighter aircraft that served as the U.S. Navy’s primary naval fighter in the early years of World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater.
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C.
Vought F4U Corsair
The Vought F4U Corsair was a World War II-era American carrier-capable fighter aircraft known for its distinctive inverted gull wings, powerful engine, and exceptional performance in the Pacific Theater.
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D.
Grumman TBF Avenger
The Grumman TBF Avenger was a World War II-era American torpedo bomber renowned for its rugged design, heavy payload, and extensive service with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater.
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E.
Douglas TBD Devastator
The Douglas TBD Devastator was an American World War II-era torpedo bomber used by the U.S. Navy, notably in the early Pacific battles where its obsolescence and heavy losses highlighted the need for more advanced carrier-based aircraft.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
carrier-based fighter aircraft
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military aircraft variant ⓘ night fighter ⓘ |
| aircraftType | single-seat fighter ⓘ |
| airframe | F6F-5 Hellcat airframe ⓘ |
| armamentOption |
bombs
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rockets ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Grumman F6F Hellcat
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surface form:
F6F-5 Hellcat
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| capability |
night combat
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radar-guided interception ⓘ |
| category |
World War II U.S. Navy fighter aircraft
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carrier-based night fighters ⓘ |
| conflict | World War II ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| crew | 1 ⓘ |
| designedBy |
Grumman
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surface form:
Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
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| designedFor |
all-weather operations
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night operations ⓘ |
| era | 1940s ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
Pacific War
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surface form:
Pacific Theater of World War II
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| landingGear | tailwheel-type retractable landing gear ⓘ |
| launchPlatform | aircraft carrier ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Grumman ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
improved night interception capability over standard F6F-5
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radar pod mounted on starboard wing leading edge ⓘ |
| operatedFrom |
Essex-class aircraft carrier
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surface form:
Essex-class aircraft carriers
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| originatesFrom | United States Navy night fighter program ⓘ |
| powerplant |
Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
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surface form:
Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine
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| primaryArmament |
0.50 inch machine guns
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20 mm cannon ⓘ |
| propulsionType | piston engine ⓘ |
| radarEquipment |
AN/APS-6 radar
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wing-mounted radar pod ⓘ |
| role |
carrier-based interceptor
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night fighter ⓘ |
| serviceBranch |
United States Marine Corps
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surface form:
U.S. Marine Corps
United States Navy ⓘ
surface form:
U.S. Navy
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| serviceStatus | retired ⓘ |
| subtypeOf | Grumman F6F Hellcat ⓘ |
| usedAs |
fleet air defense fighter
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night escort fighter ⓘ night intruder aircraft ⓘ |
| usedBy |
United States Marine Corps
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United States Navy ⓘ |
| wingConfiguration | low-wing monoplane ⓘ |
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Subject: F6F-5N night fighter Description of subject: The F6F-5N night fighter was a radar-equipped, carrier-based night combat version of the Grumman F6F Hellcat used by the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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