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Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Assoc., NAS Willow Grove Pennsylvania
Grumman F9F-2 'Panther' SN: 127120

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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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  Serial/Bureau Number:127120
  Location:Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Assoc., NAS Willow Grove Pennsylvania

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