Grumman F9f Panther Carrier Jet Fighter Hoodies

Grumman's first jet fighter, the F9F Panther was introduced in November 1947, but it wasn't until May 1949 that the first production models were delivered to the Navy's Fighter Squadron (VF) 51. The Panther saw its first combat on 3 July 1950, flying strikes from USS Valley Forge

Grumman's first jet fighter, the F9F Panther was introduced in November 1947, but it wasn't until May 1949 that the first production models were delivered to the Navy's Fighter Squadron (VF) 51. The Panther saw its first combat on 3 July 1950, flying strikes from USS Valley Forge

Grumman's first jet fighter, the F9F Panther was introduced in November 1947, but it wasn't until May 1949 that the first production models were delivered to the Navy's Fighter Squadron (VF) 51. The Panther saw its first combat on 3 July 1950, flying strikes from USS Valley Forge

The Grumman F9F Panther is one of the United States Navy's first successful carrier-based jet fighters, as well as Grumman’s first jet fighter. A single-engined, straight-winged day fighter, it was armed with four 20 mm (0.79 in) cannons and could carry a wide assortment of air-to-ground munitions. The Panther was used extensively by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in the Korean War.

F9F Panther for War Thunder

F9F Panther fighter, United States Navy ca. 1950s. On board USS Midway in San Diego, California. Vanon EOS 5D Mark III with Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens