Trumpeter 02833 Grumman F9F-2P Panther 1:48 plastic model aircraft kit  [TP02833]

Trumpeter F9F-2P Panther - 1:48 modelling subject

This 1:48 scale plastic kit portrays the Grumman F9F-2P Panther, intended for modellers aiming for an accurate display representation of a postwar naval reconnaissance jet.

The Grumman F9F Panther was Grumman's first production jet fighter and the United States Navy's second operational jet. First flown in 1947, initial Panthers used the Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet built under licence by Pratt & Whitney as the J42. Wingtip fuel tanks were added to extend carrier endurance. The F9F-2P served as an unarmed photographic reconnaissance variant during the Korean War, performing aerial imagery and reconnaissance sorties.

As a kit subject the Panther demonstrates early straight-wing carrier jet design with its distinctive wingtip tanks. The model information includes assembled planform dimensions and component counts to help assess display requirements and build effort. Builders should plan for routine modelling tasks such as subassembly, gap filling and accurate finishing to reach a display-standard outcome.

The kit renders the Grumman F9F-2P Panther at 1:48 scale with a concise parts count and compact finished dimensions, suitable for detailed display and reference collections.