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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