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Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, Kalamazoo Michigan
Grumman F9F-8T (TF-9J) 'Cougar' SN: 147283

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Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:F9F
  Designation:F9F
  Version:-8T
  Nickname:Cougar
  Equivalent to: TF-9J
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Trainer
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  Serial/Bureau Number:147283
  Location:Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, Kalamazoo Michigan

Specifications
  Length: 44' 4" 13.5 m
  Height:12' 3" 3.7 m
  Wingspan: 34' 6" 10.5 m
  Wingarea: 337.0 sq ft 31.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 12,787 lb 5,799 kg
  Gross Weight: 16,698 lb 7,572 kg
  Max Weight: 20,574 lb 9,330 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 600 miles 966 km
  Cruise Speed: 475 mph 764 km/h 412 kt
  Max Speed: 630 mph 1,014 km/h 548 kt
  Climb: 4,800 ft/min 1,462 m/min
  Ceiling: 43,000 ft 13,106 m