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.
Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/48
Parts: 124
Length: 9.5”
Wingspan: 9.6”
- Painting and assembly required
- Clear parts
- 4 sprues
- Photo-etched parts
- Film instrument panel
- Decals
- Illustrated instructions
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Paint Guide:
Field Green
Silver
White Insignia
Flat Black
Tire Black
Burnt Iron
Metal Black
Olive Drab
Clear Green
Yellow
Deck Blue
Clear Red
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