Trumpeter 02834 1/48 US Navy F9F-3 Panther

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plastic model kit assembly required 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. Its power source was a Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet built under license by Pratt & Whitney as the J42. Since there was insufficient space wit
plastic model kit assembly required 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. Its power source 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. The F9F-3 was an Allison J33-powered version produced as insurance against the failure of the J42. A total of 54 built, and all were converted to J42 power later.