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Grumman F9F Panther
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Grumman F9F Panther

Straight wing carrier-based fighter aircraft family by Grumman

1,382Units built

Overview

The Grumman F9F Panther is an early carrier-based jet fighter designed and produced by American aircraft manufacturer Grumman. It was the first jet-powered fighter aircraft to see air-to-air combat with the United States Navy, as well as being Grumman’s first jet fighter.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length11.30 m
Wingspan11.60 m
Height3.80 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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