The F9F-5 Panther was primarily known as the first-carrier borne jet warplane used by the US Navy during the Korean War. It soon became clear that all the reconnaissance would need to be transferred to jet-engined reconnaissance planes in order to keep abreast of the conditions obtaining in both air and land warfare. First of all the reconnaissance plane designated the F9F-2P came into use with the US Navy. With the introduction of the more advanced F9F-2P Panther, at the same time it was decided to built a small series of 36 machines designed as reconnaissance planes for the US Marines. According to their configuration it was now possible to cover three different spheres of operation: general air reconnaissance, photography/cartography and special reconnaissance of coastlines. In May 1954, most of the F9F-5Ps were stationed at MCAS Miami, Florida. Model-details: - Structural details shown on surface - Detailed cockpit with ejector seat - Pilot figure - Reconnaissance nose with camera ports - Detailed landing gear - Air brake flaps optionally open - Arrester hook and access step - 2 auxiliary tanks - Cockpit canopy optionally open - Decals for 2 US Marines versions Model details Scale 1:48 No. of parts 64 Length 251 mm Wingspan 240 mm Skill Level 3 Original details Type description Fighter Year/Period 1950 Origin USA Engine capacity 1 x 2835 kp Speed 932 km/h
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