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F9F Panther vs Sea Hawk

F9F Panther vs Sea Hawk at a glance — top speed 932 vs 966 km/h, range 2,100 vs 772 km, max takeoff weight 8,492 vs 7,326 kg, built 1,385 vs 542 units.

Grumman F9F Panther combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F9F Panther Sea Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Hawker
First flight 21 November 1947 2 September 1947
Year introduced 1949 1953
Number produced 1385 units 542 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 23.0 m² 25.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.6 m
Length 11.8 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 932 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 772 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,492 kg 7,326 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 4,208 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 2,359 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F9F Panther or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the F9F Panther's 932 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F9F Panther or Sea Hawk?
The F9F Panther has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Sea Hawk's 772 km.
Which can fly higher, the F9F Panther or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the F9F Panther's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the F9F Panther or Sea Hawk?
The F9F Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,492 kg compared to the Sea Hawk's 7,326 kg.
Which is larger, the F9F Panther or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the F9F Panther's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F9F Panther or Sea Hawk?
The F9F Panther entered service first in 1949, 4 years before the Sea Hawk which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F9F Panther or Sea Hawk?
The F9F Panther has been produced in greater numbers with 1,385 units compared to 542 units of the Sea Hawk.