|
Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | F-9 | |
| Designation: | DF-9 | |
| Version: | E | |
| Nickname: | Panther | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Modified Mission: | Drone director | |
| See Also: | ||
Specifications
| Length: | 38' 10" | 11.8 m | |
| Height: | 12' 3" | 3.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 38' | 11.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 250.0 sq ft | 23.2 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 10,147 lb | 4,601 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 17,766 lb | 8,057 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 18,721 lb | 8,490 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J48-P-6A (A/B 7,000Lb/ | ||
| Thrust (each): | 6,250 lb | 2,834 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 1,300 miles | 2,093 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 481 mph | 774 km/h | 418 kt |
| Max Speed: | 579 mph | 932 km/h | 503 kt |
| Climb: | 5,090 ft/min | 1,551 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 42,800 ft | 13,045 m | |
