F11F-1 (F-11A) Tiger #141740, AD/205 VF-21, 1957

F11F-1 (F-11A) Tiger #141740, AD/205 VF-21, 1957

The Grumman F11F/F-11 Tiger was a supersonic, single-seat carrier-based United States Navy fighter aircraft in operation during the 1950s and 1960s. Originally designated the F11F Tiger in April 1955 under the pre-1962 Navy designation system, it was redesignated as F-11 Tiger under the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system.

The F11F's career lasted only four years because its performance was inferior to the Vought F-8 Crusader and the J65 engine proved unreliable. Also, the range and endurance of the Tiger was found to be inadequate. Just 200 of these planes were produced.
While the F-11's fighter career was short, the Blue Angels performed in the aircraft from 1957–1968.