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Grumman F-11 Tiger

Fighter · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Grumman F-11 Tiger — Fighter
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The Grumman F11F/F-11 Tiger is a supersonic, single-seat carrier-based fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Grumman. For a time, it held the world altitude record of 76,939 feet (23,451 m), as well as being the first supersonic fighter to be produced by Grumman.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Status
Retired
Engine
1× afterburning turbojet engine
Thrust / Power
7,450 lbf
Length (ft)
45
Wingspan (ft)
31
Empty Weight (lb)
13810
MTOW (lb)
23459
Service Ceiling (ft)
49000
Range (mi)
1277
Max Speed (mph)
726
Armament
Guns: 4 × 20 mm (.79 in) Colt Mk 12 cannon, 125 rounds per gun; Hardpoints: 4