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MCAS El Toro Historical Foundation, Irvine California
Grumman F9F-8P (RF-9J) 'Cougar' SN: 141722

Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:F9F
  Designation:F9F
  Version:-8P
  Nickname:Cougar
  Equivalent to: RF-9J
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Photographic reconnaissance/Survey
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  Serial/Bureau Number:141722
  Location:MCAS El Toro Historical Foundation, Irvine California

Specifications
  Length: 44' 9" 13.6 m
  Height:12' 3" 3.7 m
  Wingspan: 34' 6" 10.5 m
  Wingarea: 337.0 sq ft 31.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 12,246 lb 5,553 kg
  Gross Weight: 18,421 lb 8,354 kg
  Max Weight: 22,697 lb 10,293 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J48-P-8A
  Thrust (each): 7,250 lb 3,287 kg

Performance
  Range: 960 miles 1,545 km
  Cruise Speed: 508 mph 818 km/h 442 kt
  Max Speed: 637 mph 1,025 km/h 554 kt
  Climb: 4,700 ft/min 1,432 m/min
  Ceiling: 41,500 ft 12,649 m