1/48 US Navy F9F-3 Panther

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.

The Grumman F9F Panther was the manufacturer's first jet fighter and the US Navy's second. It first flew in 1947. Power was a Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet built under license by Pratt & Whitney as the J42. Since there was insufficient space within the wings and fuselage for fuel for the thirsty jet, permanently mounted wingtip fuel tanks were added. F9F-3: Allison J33 powered version produced as insurance against the failure of the J42, 54 built. All converted to J42 power later Length: 11.3 m Wingspan: 11.6 m Height: 3.8 m Weight: Empty: 4,220 kg Max takeoff: 7,462 kg Max speed: 925 km/h Range: 2,177 km

Scale: 1:48
Item Type Static kit
Model Brief: Length:239.7 mm Wingspan:241.7 mm
Total Parts: 124pcs
Metal Parts: n/a
Photo Etched Parts: 1pcs
Total Sprues: 4pcs

Paint Schemes:
1. F9F-3 (122581) of VF-51, July 1950
2. F9F-3 (123031) of VF-24, July 1952