As a response to Japanese kamikaze attacks, Grumman developed the F8F Bearcat as a lightweight fighter able to climb quickly to meet incoming enemy aircraft.

作为对日本神风敢死队袭击的回应，格鲁门公司研发了F8F 熊猫，它是一种轻型战斗机，能够迅速爬升以迎接来袭的敌机。