Grumman F9F-3 Panther

Plastic model kit to build a U.S. American F9F-3 Panther fighter aircraft

• Scale 1:72
• Dimensions (built): Length 159.8 mm / Wingspan 161 mm
• 90+ pieces
• Clear parts included
• 2 marking option(s)
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

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.