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
  See Also:
  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