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F2H-Banshee

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The McDonnell F2H Banshee was a single-seat carrier-based jet fighter aircraft deployed by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps from 1948 to 1961. It was one of the primary American fighters used during the Korean War and was the only jet-powered fighter ever deployed by the Royal Canadian Navy, serving the RCN from 1955 until 1962. The aircraft's name is derived from the banshee of Celtic mythology.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 61.9ft (18.9m)
  • Length 59.1ft (18.0m)
  • Height 18.1ft (5.5m)
  • Empty Weight 16,106lbs (7,305kg)
  • Loaded Weight 29,635lbs (13,442kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.758
  • Wing Loading 40.1lbs/ft2 (195.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 739.7ft2 (68.7m2)
  • Drag Points 6659

Parts

  • Number of Parts 110
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 452