F9F-5 Panther Intake Question

My reference shows the intakes to be aluminum; as far as the doors, I can't tell. Reference is Squadron # 6157, Navy Air Colors, Vol 2 1945-1985.

Max,
Thanks!! That's what I needed to know!

Steven,

Glad to help!

i need help with my F9F. the instructions are in japanese but it says the seat is silver with all most all of the int silver. i need help with the interior colors.

Hi Steven!

I just happened to be watching "Bridges of Toko-Ri" last night and I couldn't help but notice a pair of small doors located on the top of the fuselage (one on each side). After the Panther landed on the carrier I saw the doors open. It made me go "Hmmm! So that's what they do!" I didn't watch enough of the movie to tell if they were open only when they were on the ground or what. I don't know if this helped or not. I've seen many people write in saying that the movie provides a great reference. It did have some great shots of the Panther. If you're up for it I think it might be a good thing to go rent the movie.

Eric

I worked on the T-33A which has simular doors, they are closed when the engine is not running (spring loaded.) Also I have a book that came with the Revell kit and all the pictures of the F-9F show the doors open with the engine running to allow for additional air intake.
Charles
Crew Chiefs Rule!

The doors you refer to are called "blow in doors" that are spring loaded closed, and open in response to low pressure in the inlet duct during high power operation like takeoff. They are opened on a carrier landing because the pilot goes to full power to allow a takeoff in case he misses a wire on landing...

You'll also see them on the F-84F Thunderstreak, and on pictures of old versions of the Boeing 732 - 100 and -200 with JT8D engines.

Best,

Jim