1945 GRUMMAN FM-2 WILDCAT For Sale in Massachusetts United States

      For Sale$1,500,000
      Posted by Platinum Fighter Sales Updated 8/18/2025

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      For Sale$1,500,000

      WWII-era 1945 Grumman FM-2 Wildcat with overhauled R-1820 engine, modern avionics, and custom rear lounge. Flies great, annual done July 2024. Painted in Tulagi Navy colors—ready for shows, tours, or private flying. Rare warbird in excellent condition, based in Massachusetts.

      Posted by Platinum Fighter Sales Updated 8/18/2025

      WWII-era 1945 Grumman FM-2 Wildcat with overhauled R-1820 engine, modern avionics, and custom rear lounge. Flies great, annual done July 2024. Painted in Tulagi Navy colors—ready for shows, tours, or private flying. Rare warbird in excellent condition, based in Massachusetts.

      Details

      • Status
        For Sale
      • Condition
        Used
      • Year
        1945
      • Make
        GRUMMAN
      • Model
        FM-2 WILDCAT
      • Reg #
        N11FE
      • Serial #
        86680
      • Airframe
        2829.3 hrs
      • Engine
        274.1 hrs SMOH
      • Prop
        274.1 hrs SMOH
      • Special Use
        Military/Warbird, Taildragger, Antique-Classic
      • Location
        Massachusetts United States
      • External URL
        Visit Platinum Fighter Sales

      WWII-era 1945 Grumman FM-2 Wildcat with overhauled R-1820 engine, modern avionics, and custom rear lounge. Flies great, annual done July 2024. Painted in Tulagi Navy colors—ready for shows, tours, or private flying. Rare warbird in excellent condition, based in Massachusetts.

      Additional Equipment:

      • Air Wolf PH-6A
      • Spin-on Oil Filter System
      • Pre-Oil Pump
      • New Redline Brakes
      • Passenger compartment with three seats in rear fuselage

       

      Make
      Model
      Hours
      engine
      Wright Cyclone
      R-1820-76D
      274.1 hrs SMOH
      prop
      Hamilton Standard
      33D50
      274.1 hrs SMOH

      • Wright Cyclone R-1820-76D
      • 274.1 Hrs. SMOH by Roger Pickett, Air Motive, Inc. ( July 2008)
      • Engine Overhauled with mostly new parts including:
      • heavy-duty crankshaft
      • cylinders, bearings
      • pistons & rings
      • much more, all documented

      Prop:

      • Hamilton Standard 33D50
      • 274.1 Hrs. SMOH (June 2008)
      • A.D. next due 5/29

      2829.3 Hrs. TTSN

      • King KX-170B Nav/Comm
      • King KX-175B TSO Nav/Comm
      • King KT-76 Transponder
      • King KMA-20 TSO Comm
      • Panel Artex ELT 100

      • Stock O/D Green with blue leather accents

      • Painted in the markings of the U.S. Tulagi – very good condition

      • Annual Inspection completed July 2024 – Fully operational aircraft that is flown regularly
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      Company: Platinum Fighter Sales
      Address: 409 N. Pacific Coast Hwy #339
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