View Of Navys First Sweptwing Trainer

by Bettmann

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View Of Navys First Sweptwing Trainer

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Bettmann

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(Original Caption) Here's Grumman's new F9F-8T Cougar, the Navy's first sweptwing trainer, which recently made its successful maiden flight. A modified version of the F9F-8, the new aircraft has two cockpits, the additional one being forward of the original . The F9F-8T retains all the speed, range and excellent flying characteristics of the basic aircraft, thus giving the pilot trainees realistic schooling in an operational type aircraft. The craft is armed with 20mm cannons.

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May 12th, 2020

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