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Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | F-9 | |
| Designation: | RF-9 | |
| Version: | J | |
| Nickname: | Cougar | |
| Equivalent to: | F9F-8P | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Modified Mission: | Reconnaissance | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 44' 9" | 13.6 m | |
| Height: | 12' 3" | 3.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 34' 6" | 10.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 337.0 sq ft | 31.3 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 12,246 lb | 5,553 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 18,421 lb | 8,354 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 22,697 lb | 10,293 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J48-P-8A | ||
| Thrust (each): | 7,250 lb | 3,287 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 960 miles | 1,545 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 508 mph | 818 km/h | 442 kt |
| Max Speed: | 637 mph | 1,025 km/h | 554 kt |
| Climb: | 4,700 ft/min | 1,432 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 41,500 ft | 12,649 m | |
