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Grumman F9F Panther
Introduction date May 1949 First flight 21 November 1947

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Grumman Aerospace Grumman F9F Panther

General information

Type	Carrier-based fighter-bomber
Manufacturer	Grumman
Primary users	United States Navy United States Marine Corps Argentine Navy
Number built	1,385
History
Introduction date	May 1949
First flight	21 November 1947
Retired	1958, U.S. Navy1969, Argentina
Developed into	Grumman F-9 Cougar

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Grumman F9F Panther Introduction date May 1949
First flight 21 November 1947

The Grumman F9F Panther is an early carrier-based jet fighter designed and produced by the 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. Development of the Panther commenced in the final months of World War II to harness the recent innovation of the jet engine. Grumman designed a single-engined, straight-winged day fighter that was armed with four 20 mm (0.79 in) cannons and could also carry a wide assortment of air-to-ground munitions. Production aircraft were typically powered by a single Allison J33 or Pratt & Whitney J48-P-2 turbojet engine. On 21 November 1947, the prototype performed its maiden flight, powered by an imported Rolls-Royce Nene engine. During September 1949, the F9F was cleared for flight from aircraft carriers.

Design and development

Background

The origins of the Panther can be traced back to development studies performed by Grumman into jet-powered fighter aircraft near the end of World War II. The company was keen to capitalise on the emergence of the first practical jet engines by integrating them into a new aircraft design. This design, which was internally designated G-75, was submitted to a United States Navy competition that sought a jet-powered night fighter to equip its aircraft carriers with. However, on 3 April 1946, it was announced that the Douglas F3D Skyknight, a competing two-seat aircraft powered by four Westinghouse J30 turbojets, had been selected. On 11 April 1946, the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAer) issued a development contract to Grumman to produce a pair of G-75 prototypes, which were given the Navy designation XF9F-1, in case development of the Skyknight encountered severe problems

Operational history

US Navy

The Panther was the primary jet fighter and ground-attack aircraft of both the US Navy and USMC during the Korean War . It was the widest used Navy jet fighter of the conflict, cumulatively flying 78,000 sorties. F9F-2s, F9F-3s and F9F-5s, as rugged attack aircraft, were able to sustain operations despite being frequently opposed by intense anti-aircraft fire. The pilots also appreciated the air conditioned cockpit, which made for a welcome change from the humid environment of piston-powered aircraft

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First flight 21 November 1947

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First flight 21 November 1947

General characteristics

Crew: 1
Length: 38 ft 10 in (11.84 m)
Wingspan: 38 ft 0 in (11.58 m)
Height: 12 ft 3 in (3.73 m)
Wing area: 250 sq ft (23 m²)

Powerplant

Empty weight: 10,147 lb (4,603 kg)
Gross weight: 18,721 lb (8,492 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney J48-P-6A turbojet, 6,250 lbf (27.8 kN) thrust

Specifications

Maximum speed: 503 kn (579 mph, 932 km/h) at 5,000 ft (1,500 m)
Cruise speed: 774 km/h)
Range: 2,100 km
Service ceiling: (13,000 m)
Rate of climb: 5,090 ft/min (25.9 m/s)

Armament

- Guns: 4 × 20 mm (0.79 in) AN/M3 cannon, 760 rounds total
- Hardpoints: 8 with a capacity of 3,465 lb (1,572 kg)

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The Panther was the primary jet fighter and ground-attack aircraft of both the US Navy and USMC during the Korean War. It was the widest used Navy jet fighter of the conflict, cumulatively flying 78,000 sorties. F9F-2s, F9F-3s and F9F-5s, as rugged attack aircraft, were able to sustain operations despite being frequently opposed by intense anti-aircraft fire.

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F9F Panther

Grumman F9F Panther is an early carrier-based jet fighter designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Grumman.

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The Argentine Panthers were involved in the general mobilization during the 1965 border clash between Argentina and Chile,

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