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📝 Spotter's notes

Highly recommend visiting the US Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration 123050
ICAO Type F9F-2
Model F9F Panther
Manufacturer Grumman
Airline United States Navy
Livery US Navy, squadron VF-151, Korean War-era scheme
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney J42-P-6
Thrust 2,950 kgf (29 kN, 6,000 lbf)
Wingspan 11.6 meters
Length 11.4 meters
Height 3.8 meters
MTOW 7,200 kg
Range 2,060 km
Capacity 1 (pilot), up to 910 kg ordnance
Cruise Speed 900 km/h
Noise Rating Typically 120 dB at full thrust, predates modern ICAO noise categories

📍 Location

Airport Code NPA/KNPA
Airport Name Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field