Model Power Postage Stamp Planes 5393-1
Grumman F9F Panther Diecast Model
USMC VMFT-20 |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman F9F Panther | | 4.75" | | 4.5" |
The most extensively used fighter in the Korean War, over 700 aircraft were commissioned in total. Its Pratt & Whitney J48-P-6A turbojet engine gave it 6,250 lbs. of thrust. This engine enabled the F9 to fly at a maximum speed of 579 m.p.h. The F9 fought the enemy with its 420-mm cannons, plus two 1,000-lbs. bombs or six 12.7mm IIVAR rockets.
Designed as a carrierborne jet fighter for the US Navy, the F9F was first flown on November 24th, 1947. During the Korean War, the Panther was the Navy's most heavily used jet fighter. It flew 78,000 sorties and was responsible for the first US Navy air to air kill of the conflict. The Panther's armament included four 20mm cannons and two bombs or an assortment of rockets. The wingtip fuel tanks and dark sea blue coloring made the aircraft extremely recognizable. The Panther was such a successful design that in 1949 it became the first jet flown by the "Blue Angels." © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
"Postage Stamp Planes" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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