Aviation Heritage Park, NAS Oceana Virginia
Grumman
F9F-2
'Panther'
SN: 123612
Exhibit photos
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
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:
123612
  Location:
Aviation Heritage Park, NAS Oceana Virginia
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