Legendary Grumman F11F-1 Tiger in Blue Angels livery on display, evoking the golden era of supersonic US Navy jets.
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Spotter's notes
This F11F-1 Tiger is preserved at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, marked as #5 of the Blue Angels. The F11F served as the Blue Angels' demonstration aircraft for over a decade.
Aircraft identity
Registration
Not visible
ICAO Type
F11F
Model
F11F-1 Tiger
Manufacturer
Grumman
Airline
United States Navy (Blue Angels)
Livery
US Navy Blue Angels
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Wright J65-W-18 turbojet
Thrust
7,400 lbf (32.9 kN)
Wingspan
9.6 meters
Length
13.97 meters
Height
4.24 meters
MTOW
11,136 kg
Range
2,060 km
Capacity
Single pilot (1)
Cruise Speed
965 km/h
Noise Rating
Not listed (Military aircraft, not rated by ICAO civil standards)