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Grumman F9F Cougar

Fighter · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Grumman F9F Cougar — Fighter
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The Grumman F9F/F-9 Cougar is a carrier-based jet-powered fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Grumman.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Status
Retired
Engine
1× centrifugal-flow turbojet engine
Thrust / Power
7,250 lbf
Length (ft)
40
Wingspan (ft)
34
Empty Weight (lb)
11483
MTOW (lb)
21000
Service Ceiling (ft)
44500
Max Speed (mph)
654
Armament
Guns: 4 × 20 mm (0.79 in) AN/M3 cannon, 190 rounds per gun; Bombs: 2 × 1,000 lb (454 kg) bombs on inboard pylons plus 2 x 500 lb (227 kg) bombs on outer pylons; Rockets: 6 × 5 in (127 mm) rockets