In the early '50s, Grumman began the G-98 project as a privately funded effort to redesign the existing F9F Cougar into a more sleek, high-speed fighter. However, a Cougar redesign was deemed unfeasible and a completely new design was thought of. The G-98 project had a completely different shape compared to the Cougar, utilizing the area rule to reduce drag at transonic speeds. It would also be powered by the Wright J65-18 afterburning turbojet. In 1953, the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics approved an order for two G-98 prototypes. Although a redesign was first thought of, the G-98 project was still called the F9F-9 Cougar until the Navy finally stated it was more than just a Cougar. It was given the designation F11F-1 "Tiger" to keep the Grumman feline naming scheme. The F11F-1 was soon phased out of service after the Vought F-8 Crusader was deemed more reliable and modern for the time, only lasting 4 years in frontline service. Previous orders were canceled, but the F11F-1 did find a home with the Blue Angels flight demo squadron for over a decade.

Introduced during Update "Starfighters" as a reward vehicle for the 2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event, the F11F-1 can almost be thought of as a baby Starfighter. At its battle rating, the Tiger is relatively fast and can reach supersonic speeds at level flight (notably at lower fuel). If played with boom and zoom tactics, the F11F-1 is almost untouchable except for uptiers. The four 20 mm Browning-Colt Mk 12 cannons are quite good but players should practice trigger discipline, as the 500 rounds will be expended quickly. However, the F11F-1 is able to carry up to four AIM-9B Sidewinders which are useful for forcing enemies to turn and/or launching at slow or non-manoeuvring targets.