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Description
| Manufacturer: | Grumman |
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| Base model: | F9F | ||
| Designation: | F9F | ||
| Version: | -8T | ||
| Nickname: | Cougar | ||
| Equivalent to: | TF-9J TF9JTF-9J | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | ||
| Designation Period: | 1922-1962 | ||
| Basic role: | Fighter | ||
| Modified Mission: | Trainer | ||
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Specifications
| Length: | 44' 4" | 13.5 m | |
| Height: | 12' 3" | 3.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 34' 6" | 10.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 337.0 sq ft | 31.3 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 12,787 lb | 5,799 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 16,698 lb | 7,572 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 20,574 lb | 9,330 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J48-P-8A | ||
| Thrust (each): | 7,250 lb | 3,287 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 600 miles | 966 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 475 mph | 764 km/h | 412 kt |
| Max Speed: | 630 mph | 1,014 km/h | 548 kt |
| Climb: | 4,800 ft/min | 1,462 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 43,000 ft | 13,106 m | |
Recent comments by our visitors
| David Slicer Headland, AL | I was in the Navy from April 59 until April of 63. After school in Memphis i was assigned to VA43 at Oceana. Was assigned to the F9F line until my discharge in 63. I attained the rate of E5 and was in charge of the line for some time. It was a great aircraft to be around. I knew Mr Horweedel while we both were there. 04/05/2012 @ 12:22 [ref: 54953] |
| alex lubiato jacksonville, FL | I was an AE in VT-22 from 11/66-6/69, and it was quite a eye-opener for a young teen at that point in my life. Thanks to the Navy for the experience, went on to retire after 20 plus years. 02/23/2012 @ 06:55 [ref: 53321] |
| Ron J. Horwedel , IL | I was an AE3 in VA-43 at Oceana from 12/62 through 12/65. We were an A-4 RAG outfit but did fleet instrument training in a bunch of TF9J's. I went through the training and got several rides in the back seat which inspired me to fly planes myself. After discharge and college, I ended up with an 18K hour flying career. She was a great old bird!! 02/09/2011 @ 06:10 [ref: 35960] |
| Charles Tannehill Memphis, TN | I was a Tradevman 2nd class at NAS Miramar from 1965 to 1967, attached to VF126 in the flight simulator dept. Flew several hops in the back seat of the TF9-8T with the pilot in the front practicing intercepts with the F4's. Didn't have radar but you could see the smoke trails of an F4 for 20 miles away. I loved it but couldn't qual as an aircrewman because of my specialty but I really enjoyed doing it anyway. I sometimes think I missed my calling but anyway, no sour grapes here for sure. 73's to all you who have associated with this great aircraft. 07/17/2010 @ 13:22 [ref: 27151] |
| Lou Johnson Ft Worth, TX | From 1970-1973 I was stationed with VT-25 Chase Field. I repair the hydraulic systems on the TF9J aircraft. When a pilot would call out a troubleshooter for a hydraulic leak the first tool to take out was a rag. Wipe off the leak and have the pilot start the engine. If the hydraulic fluid did not squirt out, the aircraft was good to fly.I started out as and AMHAN and left as a AMH2. I had a good time at Chase Field. I was also lucky to see my nephew recieve his wings as a navy pilot about 11 years later at VT-25 Chase Field. The TF9J was not a FA18 but you keep it in the air. 12/20/2009 @ 21:34 [ref: 25447] |
| GORDON T. FOSTER RIDGECREST,, CA | I WAS STATIONED AT KINGSVILLE TEXAS FROM OCT 67-JULY 69 AS A PARACHUTE RIGGER WITH VT-22. THAT WAS MOST LIKELY THE BEST TIME OF MY YOUNG LIFE UP TO THAT POINT. WHEN I WASN'T TAKING CARE OF OUR INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS GEAR YOU COULD FIND ME IN THE BACK SEAT OF A TF9J WITH AN INSTRUCTOR IN THE FRONT SEAT. GETTING MY 'O-MY-ASS' CARD WAS A PRIORTY AND ONCE I GOT IT, I WENT FLYING EVERY CHANCE I GOT. MY FAVORITE WAS THE 'J' STAGE HOPS OF THE STUDENT PROGRAM. IF YOU WERE THERE YOU KNOW WHAT THAT WAS. AIR TO AIR TACTICS AND I LOVED IT.
STILL WORK FOR THE NAVY. NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIVISION, CHINA LAKE, CA. THANKS UNCLE SAM FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES. 11/09/2009 @ 12:30 [ref: 25267] |
| GORDON T. FOSTER RIDGECREST,, CA | I WAS STATIONED AT KINGSVILLE TEXAS FROM OCT 67-JULY 69 AS A PARACHUTE RIGGER WITH VT-22. THAT WAS MOST LIKELY THE BEST TIME OF MY YOUNG LIFE UP TO THAT POINT. WHEN I WASN'T TAKING CARE OF OUR INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS GEAR YOU COULD FIND ME IN THE BACK SEAT OF A TF9J WITH AN INSTRUCTOR IN THE FRONT SEAT. GETTING MY 'O-MY-ASS' CARD WAS A PRIORTY AND ONCE I GOT IT, I WENT FLYING EVERY CHANCE I GOT. MY FAVORITE WAS THE 'J' STAGE HOPS OF THE STUDENT PROGRAM. IF YOU WERE THERE YOU KNOW WHAT THAT WAS. AIR TO AIR TACTICS AND I LOVED IT.
STILL WORK FOR THE NAVY. NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIVISION, CHINA LAKE, CA. THANKS UNCLE SAM FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES. 11/09/2009 @ 12:30 [ref: 25266] |
| David Brosh San Antonio, TX | I was stationed at NAS Beeville in VT-26 from 1968 to 1969 as an ADJ2 on the TF9J Cougars after they transitioned from F-11s. It was different. People nowdays think I am crazy when I tell them I crawled down the intake while the J48 was running to adjust the fuel control or bleed the pumps. Been down there at over 80% at the blast shield with the tail off. Needless to say, it was loud and now my hearing suffers from that experience. I went to nights and had my own crew and got a turn-up license. I then got a back seat ticket so they could fly me around to fix planes that went down at other bases. I was 20 years old and could not vote or drink in Texas but they let me control and fire up hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of airplane. Ironic isn't it. Those are still great days that will be etched in my memory forever. Let me hear from anyone that has had a similar experience. 07/21/2009 @ 07:17 [ref: 24305] |
| robert dayton, TN | I was an AE2 in VT-24 from March 1970 to March 1973. In comparison to the modern jets of today, I guess one could say the TF9-J was simple in design and makeup, but it was a excellent plane for maintenance and a good way to recieve basic maintenance skills for later on. I left the Navy in 1973 and miss those days. Some do and some don't I would assume. VT-24 was based in Chase Field, Beeville, Tx. I have googled earth the base as it is now a correctional facility for the state of Texas. Life goes on. 01/09/2009 @ 08:50 [ref: 23451] |
| Steve Hamby Alexandria, VA | I was an AE1 in VT-10, 1971/73 and the F9s were getting a little old. Parts were very hard to come by especially relays. Most of the AEs carried a jumper wire around in their pockets to clip on the start circuit because the start relay was out. Once the engine caught, we yanked the jumper out and closed the panel and launched the plane. Once, I was changing a bulb in the gear handle and raised the handle just a little too much and the right gear had enought pressure on it to start to fold. Being a good AE, I reported to MC that there was a problem and they sent the AF guys out to put a knuckle on it. Wouldn't go one, had to jack the plane to reseat it. I felt guilty and helped with the jacking. I had many many things that happened with the Cougar and finding this site brought out many of the memories. Thanks 10/27/2008 @ 15:17 [ref: 22936] |
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