F9F-8 - Revision history

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2024-06-19T19:45:05Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Undo revision 177430 by U137822438 (talk)

2023-11-24T16:50:16Z

Undo revision 177430 by U137822438 (talk)

U137822438: Added missing page title

2023-11-24T16:32:58Z

Added missing page title

U48664895: Updated description to new format

2023-09-20T04:50:48Z

Updated description to new format

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */

2023-08-11T20:54:20Z

‎Suspended armament

U9202753: Screenshot added in Armaments section.

2023-07-07T14:17:45Z

Screenshot added in Armaments section.

U9202753: Screenshot added in Armaments section.

2023-07-07T13:47:38Z

Screenshot added in Armaments section.

U9202753: /* Media */

2023-07-07T13:42:57Z

‎Media

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage Added

2023-01-18T02:06:35Z

Specs-Card ArtImage Added

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-01-10T20:41:01Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Design 99) was Grumman’s final fighter iteration of the Cougar. It was intended to have improved flight characteristics such as a lower stall speed and better control at high angles of attack. The wing had a thinner cross section which increased the top speed. In addition, the center fuselage was increased by 8 inches which helped with the stall speed. Around 600 F9F-8s were delivered to the U.S. Navy. F9F-8 crews found the plane to be quite good and reliable: however, new supersonic jets quickly made the Cougar obsolete and its service was cut short. Some F9Fs were to be utilized as trainer aircraft, but no Cougars would actively serve in the Vietnam War.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Design 99) was Grumman's final fighter iteration of the Cougar. It was intended to have improved flight characteristics such as a lower stall speed and better control at high angles of attack. The wing had a thinner cross section which increased the top speed. In addition, the center fuselage was increased by 8 inches which helped with the stall speed. Around 600 F9F-8s were delivered to the U.S. Navy. F9F-8 crews found the plane to be quite good and reliable: however, new supersonic jets quickly made the Cougar obsolete and its service was cut short. Some F9Fs were to be utilized as trainer aircraft, but no Cougars would actively serve in the Vietnam War.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]], the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a good aircraft thanks to its improvements over the previous F9Fs and access to Sidewinders. The F9F-8 can carry bombs, rockets, and four AIM-9B missiles. Although AIM-9Bs are relatively weak, at the Cougar’s BR they are quite handy in making opponents lose energy or quickly dispatching a slow target. Furthermore, the Cougar has four 20 mm cannons mounted in the chin of the aircraft which is incredibly lethal to fighters. Players should expect the F9F-8 to be a capable aircraft thanks to its weaponry and decent performance.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]], the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a good aircraft thanks to its improvements over the previous F9Fs and access to Sidewinders. The F9F-8 can carry bombs, rockets, and four AIM-9B missiles. Although AIM-9Bs are relatively weak, at the Cougar's BR they are quite handy in making opponents lose energy or quickly dispatching a slow target. Furthermore, the Cougar has four 20 mm cannons mounted in the chin of the aircraft which is incredibly lethal to fighters. Players should expect the F9F-8 to be a capable aircraft thanks to its weaponry and decent performance.
 == General info ==
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 * 4 x 20 mm M3 cannons, nose-mounted (190 rpg = 760 total)
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
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 |-
 ! [[AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|500 lb AN-M64A1]] bombs
-| 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1
+| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
 |-
 ! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
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 | 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1
 |-
-| colspan="7" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 1,410 kg<br>Maximum permissible wing load: 705 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 580 kg
+| colspan="7" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 1,820 kg<br>Maximum permissible wing load: 910 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 650 kg
 |-
 |}
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 * 42 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
-* 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
+* 6 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (3,000 lb total)
 * 2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (2,000 lb total)
 {{Navigation-End}}
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).'' -->
 First of your objective when you purchase this plane is to research as fast as you can the 20 mm cannons modifications. The F9F-8 default cannons get jammed in a quick burst.

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 {{About
 | about = American naval jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles

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 {{About
 | about = American naval jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Design 99) was Grumman’s final fighter iteration of the Cougar. It was intended to have improved flight characteristics such as a lower stall speed and better control at high angles of attack. The wing had a thinner cross section which increased the top speed. In addition, the center fuselage was increased by 8 inches which helped with the stall speed. Around 600 F9F-8s were delivered to the U.S. Navy. F9F-8 crews found the plane to be quite good and reliable: however, new supersonic jets quickly made the Cougar obsolete and its service was cut short. Some F9Fs were to be utilized as trainer aircraft, but no Cougars would actively serve in the Vietnam War.
 == General info ==

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''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.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 |-
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 | rowspan="6" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
+! [[AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|500 lb AN-M64A1]] bombs
 | 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1
 |-
-! 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs
+! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
 | || || 1 || 1 || ||
 |-
-! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
 | 7, 19 || 7, 19 || 7, 19 || 7, 19 || 7, 19 || 7, 19
 |-
-! AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] missiles
 | 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1
 |-
-| colspan="7" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 1,360 kg<br>Maximum permissible wing load: 680 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 450 kg
+| colspan="7" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 1,410 kg<br>Maximum permissible wing load: 705 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 580 kg
 |-
 |}
 == Usage in battles ==
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 * Bad energy retention
 * Guns jam quickly without the "New 20mm cannons" modification
 == History ==

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 {{Specs-Economy}}
 == Armaments ==
 {{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}

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 * 4 x 20 mm M3 cannons, nose-mounted (190 rpg = 760 total)
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
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 ;Images
 <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200">
 File:F9F-8 left-hand banking turn (In-Game).jpg|<small>Left-hand banking turn</small>
 File:F9F-8 Sidewinder.jpg|<small>Sidewinder</small>

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=f9f-8
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 |cockpit=cockpit_f9f-8.jpg
 }}

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''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)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|AIM-9B Sidewinder}}
+{{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|AIM-9B Sidewinder|FFAR Mighty Mouse}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
 * Without load
 * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
 * 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
 * 2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (2,000 lb total)
-* 4 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
 == Usage in battles ==
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 * Never execute manoeuvres over –2 G or the wings will explode
-===Radars===
+=== Radars ===
 <!--{{main|AN/APG-30}}-->
 The F9F-8 is equipped with an AN/APG-30 rangefinding radar, located in the nose of the aircraft.
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 * Adequate bomb payloads for ground attack
 * Hard-hitting 20mm cannons which can shred aircraft and light ground vehicles and have a lot of ammo
 * Above average top speed
 * Can equip up to four AIM-9B Sidewinder heat seeking air-to-air missiles (additionally, the F9F-8 is the second lowest BR vehicle to have them)
 * Great roll rate
 * Acceptable turn radius
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 * Significant control surface compression at high speeds
 * Cannot outrun most jets faced in an uptier
 * Bad energy retention
 * Guns jam quickly without the "New 20mm cannons" modification
 * Equipping suspended ordinance, including the AIM-9B sidewinders, decreases performance
 == History ==