The
Grumman F9F Panther was one of the U.S. Navy's first
successful carrier-based
jet fighters. Introduced in 1958 the Panther was the most
widely used
US Navy jet fighter of the Korean War, flying 78,000 sorties
and scoring
the first air-to-air kill by the US Navy in the war, the
downing of
a North Korean Yakovlev Yak-9 fighter.
Capable
of 575mph and with a range of 1,300 miles, this jet had quite a
thirst
for fuel. As there was insufficient space within the wings and
fuselage
for the amount of fuel required, permanently-mounted wingtip
fuel tanks
were added which had the side benefit of improving the
fighter's rate
of roll! The jet was retired by the US in the late fifties to
early
sixties, but was still in service with the Argentinian Navy
(the only
foreign buyer of the Panther) until 1969.
F9F-5s
of
VF-111 on the USS Lake Champlain in 1953.
Like
all the planes in the Starmax range, the Panther is finished
in the
factory to a high standard and represents an excellent replica
of the
real aircraft. Extra features like the realistic landing gear,
and the
clear cockpit complete with pilot add to the authenticity and
realism
present in this model.
But!
Looks are only half of the story with these models. In the
air, it is
an incredible acrobat, and capable of over 90mph. It is
launchable by
hand or will take off from the ground with ease. As you can no
doubt
imagine, this package of power and size, makes for an
extremely agile
aeroplane; this fighter has an amazing 3D aerobatic repertoire
in experienced
hands with a tremendous roll rate and an ability to climb
vertically
at incredible speed. The videos show you just how capable the
F9F is!
If you're really good you will be able to perform the famous
'Cobra
Manoeuvre' with this jet.
The
Cobra Manoeuvre
This
plane is 90% assembled and so only a few minutes of final
finishes are
needed before you can fly. Also everything you need is in the
box, apart
from 8 AA batteries, which you'll need to power the radio
contol transmitter.
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This Nitrotek jet comes with a 2.4G radio which means
the range
is longer and more stable plus you do not have to worry
about
interference from other fliers. It is also equipped with
a powerful
brushless motor, for the best performance. The plane is
made from
strong but lightweight foam that is more resistant to
crashes
and gives easier stable flight even in windy conditions.
This
aeroplane can take off from the ground or can be hand
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Specs
Wingspan:
770mm
Length: 793mm
Flying Weight: 520g
Radio System: 4Ch Tx and 6 Ch Rx ,
Four 9 gram servos
64mm Ducted fan
Brushless motor and 25A ESC
Battery: 1300Mah, 11.1V
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Features
Pre-painted foam fuselage & wings
90% assembled
Pre-installed electrics
CAD engineering quality
Stunning paintwork
Capable of over 90mph
64mm electric ducted fan
State of the art components
2.4G Transmitter
Can perform amazing aerobatics
Is capable of the 'Cobra Manoeuvre'
Approx 15min flight time
Range: 1000m
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