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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]]. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === Flight Performance === | ||
− | + | ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' | |
+ | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
|- | |- | ||
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters) | + | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters) |
|- | |- | ||
! AB | ! AB | ||
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|- | |- | ||
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m) | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters) | + | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters) |
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ||
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters) | + | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (meters) |
|- | |- | ||
! AB | ! AB | ||
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! WEP Engine power | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | + | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp |
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="3" | Setting 3 | ! colspan="3" | Setting 3 | ||
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! WEP Engine power | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | + | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp |
− | |- | + | |- --> |
− | --> | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
− | ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' | + | ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' |
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
− | <!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''--> | + | <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' --> |
{{main|AN/M3 (20 mm)}} | {{main|AN/M3 (20 mm)}} | ||
+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
* 4 x AN/M3 20 mm cannon (190 RPG = 760 total) | * 4 x AN/M3 20 mm cannon (190 RPG = 760 total) | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
− | ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' | + | <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' --> |
+ | {{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|AIM-9B}} | ||
− | == Usage in | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: |
− | ''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' | + | * Without load |
+ | * 4 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (2,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 х AIM-9B Sidewinder air-to-air missiles | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Usage in battles == | ||
+ | ''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' | ||
===Manual Engine Control=== | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" |Mixer | + | ! rowspan="2" | Mixer |
− | ! rowspan="2" |Pitch | + | ! rowspan="2" | Pitch |
− | ! colspan="3" |Radiator | + | ! colspan="3" | Radiator |
− | ! rowspan="2" |Supercharger | + | ! rowspan="2" | Supercharger |
− | ! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger | + | ! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger |
|- | |- | ||
! Oil | ! Oil | ||
! Water | ! Water | ||
− | ! Type | + | ! Type |
|- | |- | ||
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable <br> No automatic pitch|| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable <br> No automatic pitch|| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable | ||
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| I | | I | ||
| Fuselage Repair | | Fuselage Repair | ||
− | | | + | | Compressor |
− | | | + | | |
− | | | + | | |
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| II | | II | ||
− | | | + | | New Boosters |
− | | | + | | |
| Airframe | | Airframe | ||
− | | | + | | Offensive 20 mm |
+ | | FLBC mk.1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| III | | III | ||
| Wings Repair | | Wings Repair | ||
| Engine | | Engine | ||
− | | | + | | |
− | | | + | | New 20 mm Cannons |
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| IV | | IV | ||
− | | | + | | G-Suit |
− | | | + | | |
| Cover | | Cover | ||
− | | | + | | |
+ | | AIM-9B | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | <!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - | + | <!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --> |
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Good bombload options | * Good bombload options | ||
* Four 20 mm cannons can shred enemy aircraft and light ground targets | * Four 20 mm cannons can shred enemy aircraft and light ground targets | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Bad turn time overall; even the Hawker Hunter can turn tighter in some scenarios | * Bad turn time overall; even the Hawker Hunter can turn tighter in some scenarios | ||
* Top speed is not great, but is not terrible either | * Top speed is not great, but is not terrible either | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
− | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to | + | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
− | '' | + | ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
− | |||
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
− | <!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
− | * ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;'' | + | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' |
− | * ''other literature.''--> | + | * ''other literature.'' --> |
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4239-development-f9f-8-cougar-a-perfect-predator-en/ [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> F9F-8 Cougar - A Perfect Predator] | * [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4239-development-f9f-8-cougar-a-perfect-predator-en/ [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> F9F-8 Cougar - A Perfect Predator] | ||
{{USA jet aircraft}} | {{USA jet aircraft}} |
Revision as of 10:32, 24 March 2019
Contents
This page is about the American naval jet fighter F9F-8. For other uses, see F9F (Family). |
Description
The F9F-8 Cougar is a rank V American naval jet fighter
with a battle rating of 8.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters".
General info
Flight Performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
? | ? | 12500 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??? |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
? | ? | 12500 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??? |
Details
Features | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Limits | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
1127 | 410 | 620 | ~?? | ~? |
Optimal velocities | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 950 | < 790 | < 510 | > ??? |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
---|---|---|
Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
0 m | 3120 kgf | No WEP |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The F9F-8 is armed with:
- 4 x AN/M3 20 mm cannon (190 RPG = 760 total)
Suspended armament
The F9F-8 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 4 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 2 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 4 х AIM-9B Sidewinder air-to-air missiles
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Controllable No automatic pitch |
Not controllable | Controllable | Combined | Controllable | Controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Fuselage Repair | Compressor | |||
II | New Boosters | Airframe | Offensive 20 mm | FLBC mk.1 | |
III | Wings Repair | Engine | New 20 mm Cannons | ||
IV | G-Suit | Cover | AIM-9B |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Good bombload options
- Four 20 mm cannons can shred enemy aircraft and light ground targets
- Slightly better top speed than on the F9F Panther
- Can equip with AIM-9 Sidewinder guided missiles.
Cons:
- Bad turn time overall; even the Hawker Hunter can turn tighter in some scenarios
- Top speed is not great, but is not terrible either
- Can't equip rockets
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main
template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === Encyclopedia Info ===
, also if applicable).
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
USA jet aircraft | |
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Fighters | |
F-4 | F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II |
F-5 | F-5A · F-5C · F-5E · F-20A |
F-8 | F8U-2 · F-8E |
F-80 | F-80A-5 · F-80C-10 |
F-84 | F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE |
F-86 | F-86A-5 · F-86F-25 · F-86F-2 · F-86F-35 |
F-89 | F-89B · F-89D |
F-100 | F-100D |
F-104 | F-104A · F-104C |
F-14 | F-14A Early · F-14B |
F-15 | F-15A · F-15C MSIP II |
F-16 | F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C |
F9F | F9F-2 · F9F-5 · F9F-8 |
Other | P-59A · F2H-2 · F3D-1 · F3H-2 · F4D-1 · F11F-1 |
Strike Aircraft | |
FJ-4 | FJ-4B · FJ-4B VMF-232 |
A-4 | A-4B · A-4E Early |
A-6 | A-6E TRAM |
A-7 | A-7D · A-7E · A-7K |
AV-8 | AV-8A · AV-8C · AV-8B Plus · AV-8B (NA) |
A-10 | A-10A · A-10A Late · A-10C |
B-57 | B-57A · B-57B |
F-105 | F-105D |
F-111 | F-111A · F-111F |