Grumman F9F-8 Cougar

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A U.S. Marine Corps-marked Grumman F9F-8 Cougar fighter displayed on the ground, with wingtip tanks and a second historic aircraft behind it.

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Aircraft

F9F-8 Cougar F9F

U.S. Marine Corps markings, including the star-and-bar insignia and tail code MU

Manufacturer

Grumman

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Classic Panther profile and livery pop, but clutter and tight framing left distract slightly.

Location

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8319, -116.5050

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Palm Springs International Airport PSP

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Aviation History

The F9F Cougar was a swept-wing development of the Grumman Panther and an early carrier-based swept-wing U.S. Navy fighter.

Fleet Rarity

A preserved historic aircraft; no longer a front-line military type.

Future Outlook

Appears to be preserved as a static display.

Specifications

10.52 m

Wingspan

11.68 m

Length

2,000 km

Range

780 km/h

Speed

1 person

Capacity

9,072 kg

MTOW

3.73 m

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