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Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | F9F | |
| Designation: | F9F | |
| Version: | -2 | |
| Nickname: | Panther | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | |
| Designation Period: | 1922-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 37' 5" | 11.4 m | |
| Height: | 11' 4" | 3.4 m | |
| Wingspan: | 38' | 11.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 250.0 sq ft | 23.2 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 9,303 lb | 4,219 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 16,450 lb | 7,460 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 19,494 lb | 8,840 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J42-P-8 (A/B 5,750Lb | ||
| Thrust (each): | 5,000 lb | 2,267 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 1,353 miles | 2,178 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 487 mph | 784 km/h | 423 kt |
| Max Speed: | 575 mph | 925 km/h | 500 kt |
| Climb: | 6,000 ft/min | 1,828 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 44,600 ft | 13,593 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Aviation Heritage Park | NAS Oceana | Virginia |
| Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Assoc. | NAS Willow Grove | Pennsylvania |
| MCAS El Toro Historical Foundation | Irvine | California |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
| United States Marine Corps Air/Ground Museum | Quantico | Virginia |
F9F-2 on display
Aviation Heritage Park | NAS Willow Grove Air Park | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
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| David Newell , TX | I'm trying to identify the markings on a large radio controlled jet powered
F9F-2 Panther. Is there a site I can go to to find squadron markings. I have all kinds of WWII material but I'm having trouble finding info on Korea. Please email or call me with anything you might have. Thanks David N 214/532-1832 01/27/2008 @ 07:55 [ref: 19438] |
| Rodney J Wuilliams Dolores, CO | Hi Again:
I should have "proof-read" my last email. A correction is at hand. I said "more photos of the Phantom." It should have been "PANTHER." I just downloaded about a dozen more "Panther" photos from my scrapbook, so I will send them to this site soon. Just for the heck of it, I will include a few early jet engine photos as well. Rodney ---------------------- P.S. Where is "spell-check?" I mis-spelled a word in my first email. 10/08/2007 @ 10:04 [ref: 18135] |
| Rodney J. Williams Dolores, CO | Hi To All:
I have been a world famous static plastic model airplane builder for over 20 years. I have about forty (40)"photojournalism-type" model stories on 3 model airplane web sites. I am building(converting) a 1/48 scale model of the XF9F-5P Panther Recon to the F9F-1/2(??). I have a black and white photo in my WW-II scrapbook of a F9F-1/2 flying. The aircraft is all bare metal, and does not have any wing tanks. I was looking for more phots of said aircraft, but I have not found any yet. If anyone knows about other bare metal photos, please email me. I have a excellent color photo of a Panther sitting on a carrier deck. I think the number is 16! I may have other F9F Phantom photos in my book. Last year I put over 1,100 vintage photos from my scrapbook onto a "master" CD. I'll try to send the photo showing the F9F in bare metal next, as I have it in a folder on my desk top. Rodney P.S Great Web Site! 10/08/2007 @ 04:02 [ref: 18132] |
| Russell Murray Sarasota, FL | Their was a Panther in the Richmond Virginia welcome center right off of I-64 by the A.H.Robins building and the Braves ballpark several years ago. It also had a large steam locomotive and an antique firetruck but I do not know if still exists. I'll check next time I visit... 08/04/2007 @ 18:06 [ref: 17456] |
| Al Larkin , CO | There was a F9F in a park in Anaheim, California, back in 2002. It was apparently being used as playground equipment, as it was perched such that the right wingtip touched the ground. The windscreen was attached, but the canopy was missing. Another F9F was on the USS Hornet in Alameda back in 2001. I don't know if these were -2s or -5s.
My father, AD2 Tom Larkin, was a F9F plane captain in VF-72 aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard and the USS Bennington in the early 1950s. 07/16/2007 @ 17:54 [ref: 17141] |
| Bill Montague Oakland, CA | I flew the F9F-2 from 1953 through 1955 while in VF-151
based at N.A.S. Alameda,CA and aboard U.S.S. WASP (CVA-18). I loved the airplane and wish I could strap one on again. Grumman products are the best and in fact I still fly the F6F-5 Hellcat, F8F-2 Bearcat and a C-1A "Trader". For those folks who are interested in where all the Panther airframes have gone , you might contact Steve Penning at Sonoma Jet Center on the Santa Rosa California Airport. Steve can be reached by phone at 707-527-8480. Steve is a nice guy and loves to talk Panthers. Bill MOntague 03/04/2006 @ 12:34 [ref: 12701] |
| Charles Smith Plano, TX | The Panther (NX9529A) uploaded to the photo section is airworthy and won the Grand Champion Warbird at Oshkosh in 1995. The plane is maintained in airworthy condition but seldom flown (cost of insurance and lack of parts. It is a beautiful restoration and worthy of a visit to Cavanaugh when in Dallas. 02/18/2006 @ 14:33 [ref: 12540] |
| curtis morelock Lakeland, FL | Suppose a Vet want's to restore a F9F - how would he go about contacting the right people?
Please advise, capt. curt 11/29/2005 @ 22:27 [ref: 11841] |
| Robert QUEEN CREEK, AZ | I noticed their is a Recon F9F in a lot in Queen Creek AZ.I spotted it on the way home the other day. The wings are detached and next to the plane. I can't tell if it has an engine due to exhaust is covered. seems in fair condition although I am no expert. 01/13/2005 @ 17:32 [ref: 9131] |
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