Grumman F11F-1 Tiger

17 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This F11F-1 Tiger is preserved at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, marked as #5 of the Blue Angels. The F11F served as the Blue Angels' demonstration aircraft for over a decade.

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Aircraft

Airline

United States Navy (Blue Angels)

Manufacturer

Grumman

Insights

Aviation History

The Grumman F11F Tiger was a supersonic, single-seat carrier-based fighter aircraft that served with the US Navy and the Blue Angels demonstration team. It is notable for its use by the Blue Angels from 1957 to 1969.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare, retired from service, very few preserved in museums and displays.

Record Flights

The F11F was the first aircraft flown by the Blue Angels capable of supersonic speeds.

Safety & Events

Famously, an F11F once shot itself down with its own cannon fire in a test firing in 1956 due to flight path velocity.

Future Outlook

Preserved on display, no longer flying; this example is at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Specifications

Wright J65-W-18 turbojet

Engine

9.6 meters

Wingspan

13.97 meters

Length

2,060 km

Range

965 km/h

Speed

Single pilot (1)

Capacity

11,136 kg

MTOW

4.24 meters

Height

7,400 lbf (32.9 kN)

Thrust

Not listed (Military aircraft, not rated by ICAO civil standards)

Noise

The aircraft is a preserved static display; operational details are historical.