Grumman

Grumman F9F Panther

Fighter bomber

  • First flight1947
  • IntroductionMay 1949
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built1,382
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
38 ft 10 in
Wingspan
38 ft
Height
12 ft 3 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
579 mph
Range
1,300 mi
Service ceiling
42,800 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Pratt & Whitney J48-P-6A turbojet (6,250 lbf / kN / lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 4 × 20 mm (0.79 in) AN/M3 cannon, 760 rounds total; Hardpoints: 8