About
The F‑9F‑2 Panther is a Tier 4 U.S. Navy single-engine, straight-wing jet—one of America’s first carrier-based jets. Armed with four 20 mm cannons and capable of carrying light bombs or rockets, it blends gunfighter and attack roles
Playstyle
Play it as an energy fighter: climb, then boom‑and‑zoom—dive in with speed, fire, and climb back out. Its guns hit hard and ammo is plentiful. It handles well at speed but has weak turning, so avoid tight dogfights
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ High top speed for its tier
➕ Decent thrust-to-weight ratio
➕ Strong cannon armament with good ammo count
➕ Good roll rate
Cons
➖ Poor sustained turn rate
➖ Low optimal speed for energy fighting
➖ Lacks missiles and radar
➖ Limited payload options
Loadout Option
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Trivia
- Used by the Blue Angels (1949–54)
- Only and top-tier export was Argentina’s navy
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