Grumman
F9F-8B
(AF-9J)
'Cougar'
Description
  Manufacturer:
Grumman
  Base model:
F9F
  Designation:
F9F
  Version:
-8B
  Nickname:
Cougar
  Designation System:
U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:
1922-1962
  Basic role:
Fighter
  Modified Mission:
Special armament
  Crew:
Pilot
  First Flew:
1947/11/21
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Specifications
  Length:
42' 2"
12.8 m
  Height:
12' 3"
3.7 m
  Wingspan:
34' 6"
10.5 m
  Wingarea:
337.0 sq ft
31.3 sq m
  Empty Weight:
11,866 lb
5,381 kg
  Gross Weight:
20,098 lb
9,114 kg
  Max Weight:
24,763 lb
11,230 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
1
  Powerplant:
Pratt & Whitney J48-P-8A
  Thrust (each):
7,250 lb
3,287 kg
Performance
  Range:
1,208 miles
1,945 km
  Cruise Speed:
516 mph
830 km/h
448 kt
  Max Speed:
647 mph
1,041 km/h
562 kt
  Climb:
5,750 ft/min
1,752 m/min
  Ceiling:
42,000 ft
12,801 m