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Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | F-9 | |
| Designation: | RF-9 | |
| Version: | F | |
| Nickname: | Cougar | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Modified Mission: | Reconnaissance | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 40' 10" | 12.4 m | |
| Height: | 12' 4" | 3.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 34' 6" | 10.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 300.0 sq ft | 27.8 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 11,255 lb | 5,104 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 18,450 lb | 8,367 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 21,000 lb | 9,523 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J48-P-6 | ||
| Thrust (each): | 6,250 lb | 2,834 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 932 miles | 1,500 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 541 mph | 871 km/h | 470 kt |
| Max Speed: | 654 mph | 1,053 km/h | 569 kt |
| Climb: | 6,750 ft/min | 2,057 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 44,600 ft | 13,593 m | |
