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Grumman F9F Panther in Blue Angels heritage colors on display in a museum with US flag background.
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Spotter's notes
If I remember correctly, this is at the National Naval Aviation Museum
Aircraft identity
Registration
N/A
ICAO Type
F9F-5P
Model
F9F Panther
Manufacturer
Grumman
Airline
US Navy (display/heritage)
Livery
US Navy Blue Angels heritage scheme
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney J48-P-6/8 turbojet
Thrust
6,250 lbf (27.8 kN)
Wingspan
11.58 m
Length
11.36 m
Height
3.83 m
MTOW
8,846 kg
Range
2,013 km
Capacity
1 (pilot only); photo-recce variant cargo: photographic equipment
Cruise Speed
735 km/h
Noise Rating
Not rated by ICAO, typical early-jet military noise >95 dB
Location
Airport Code
NPA/KNPA
Airport Name
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field