The Grumman F9F/F-9 Cougar is a carrier-based jet-powered fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Grumman. It was developed during the early 1950s on behalf of the United States Navy (US Navy) and United States Marine Corps (USMC), which were keen to quickly introduce a naval fighter equipped with a swept wing.

Built by Grumman Aircraft, Bethpage, New York and delivered to the U.S. Navy on October 29, 1959. November 1959 To Naval Air Station Alameda, California. February 1960 To Utility Squadron 5 (VU-5), Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan. July 1960 To Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan.

Introduced in 1953 as the swept-swing successor to the F9F Panther, the Cougar was intended for combat over Korea, but arrived too late for the war. The Cougar saw its sole combat in Vietnam,...

Nov 5, 2022 · The Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation developed a jet-powered fighter for the U.S. Navy, the straight-winged F9F Panther. The Panther was slower and less maneuverable than the Soviet-designed, swept-wing MiG-15, which was its main adversary during the Korean War (1950-1953).

The Grumman F9F/F-9 Cougar was an aircraft carrier-based fighter aircraft for the United States Navy. Based on Grumman's earlier F9F Panther, the Cougar replaced the Panther's straight wing with a more modern swept wing. Thrust was also increased significantly.

The F9F Cougar is the swept-wing variant of its forerunner, the F9F Panther -- Grumman's first jet fighter plane. As MiG-15s tangled with the slower, less agile Panthers and McDonnell Banshees over Korea, the need for a higher performance fighter became apparent.

Powered by J48-P-8 engine, it was a development of the F9F-6 with increased speed and range. Movable leading-edge slats were replaced by fixed cambered leading-edge extensions outboard of the wing fences. Total internal fuel capacity was increased by 530 litres.

Oct 24, 2017 · With a special water/alcohol injection system, the aircraft could manage a thrust output of 7,250lbs. Even as the Panther was already entrenched in the USN inventory by 1950, the service elected to procure the more modern F9F Cougar in some number - 1,392 in all.

We had many F9s and one TF9. The F9s were equipped as remote control drones and used as target practice for missile development, As an AT2 I had the opportunity to fly in the TF9 one time. The one flight I had was an experience I'll never forget. The first thing I …

Anyone have an extra Squadron Patch you would part with? Awesome, F9F8 tied down on the Compass Rose 100% throttle at midnight.