Registration / Serial:126670
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman XF9F-6 Cougar
C/n (msn):[ 126670 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:May 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:383074Submit Correction
View count: 336
This a/c was the first swept wing jet constructed for the US Navy. There were two XF9F-6 Cougars built, with this being the first, and it made its first flight on 20 September 1951. It is now located at the National Air & Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Grumman F9F-2 Panther 123050 can be seen parked next to it.
Registration / Serial:126670
Aircraft Version:Grumman XF9F-6 Cougar
C/n (msn):[ 126670 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:May 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:126670
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman XF9F-6 Cougar
C/n (msn):[ 126670 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:May 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:383074Submit Correction
View count: 336
This a/c was the first swept wing jet constructed for the US Navy. There were two XF9F-6 Cougars built, with this being the first, and it made its first flight on 20 September 1951. It is now located at the National Air & Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Grumman F9F-2 Panther 123050 can be seen parked next to it.
Registration / Serial:126670
Aircraft Version:Grumman XF9F-6 Cougar
C/n (msn):[ 126670 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:May 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact