Grumman F-11 Tiger - Wikipedia
The Grumman F11F/F-11 Tiger is a supersonic, single-seat carrier-based fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Grumman. For a time, it held the world altitude record of 76,939 feet (23,451 m), as well as being the first supersonic fighter to be produced by Grumman. [2]
Grumman F-11 Tiger: The US Navy's Second Supersonic Aircraft …
Dec 16, 2021 · The Grumman F-11 Tiger was an interesting fighter from an era that saw rapid and continuous advances in aircraft design. It was the US Navy's second.
Grumman F-11F-1 'Tiger' - Planes of Fame Air Museum
The F11F-1 was the U. S. Navy's first operational supersonic aircraft. Initially designated the F9F-9, the Tiger took to the air in 1954 and became operational in 1957. It remained in service until 1969 and was operated by the Blue Angels for over a decade.
F11F Tiger - NHHC
Built as a lightweight fighter, the F11F Tiger was a superior performing aircraft, capable of Mach 1.1. In April 1958, an F11F-1F Super Tiger, of which only two were built, reached an altitude of...
Grumman F11F / F-11 Tiger - Military Factory
Sep 14, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Grumman F11F / F-11 Tiger Carrier-Borne, High-Performance Fighter Aircraft including pictures.
The Grumman F11F/F-11 Tiger was a single-seat carrier-based United States Navy fighter aircraft in operation during the 1950s and 1960s. Originally designated the F11F Tiger in April 1955 under the pre-1962 Navy designation system, it was redesignated as F-11 Tiger under the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system.
Jet Age - Air Zoo
The F11F Tiger was quite different from its predecessors, the Grumman Panther and Cougar a thin wing (swept), engine intakes on the fuselage, landing gear to rear of the fuselage, low-mounted tail plane, and an afterburner turned it into a …
Grumman F11F Tiger - Price, Specs, Photo Gallery, History - Aero …
The Grumman F11F Tiger was designed and manufactured by Grumman as a supersonic, single-seat carrier-based fighter aircraft in service with the United States Navy between the 1950s and 1960s.
Grumman F11F-1 Tiger - Yanks Air Museum
Grumman F11F-1 Tiger. Meet the first supersonic operational Navy jet fighter. This Tiger is one of the rarest of all the Grumman “cats” with only 200 built and very few survivors. The Tiger started life as an F9F Panther/Cougar variant and Grumman’s answer to a modernized Cougar.
Grumman F11F-1 - Combat Air Museum
Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (US Navy BuNo 141811) The Navy accepted BuNo 141811 at Bethpage, Long Island, New York on February 4, 1958. The US Navy Blue Angels flew this aircraft during their 1968 season. Its solo pilot was Navy Lieutenant Hal Loney.