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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
F9F-8T Cougar
Category
Country
Quantity
399
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Crew2
- Primary RoleTwo-seat trainer
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeturbojet
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J48
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
▣Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
04 / Conflicts
F9F-8T COUGAR · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
F9F-8T Cougar 06 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
F9F-8T CougarSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 |  Argentina | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
07 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
273AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS2265UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS462PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📚 Sources