McDonnell F2H "Banshee"
carrier-borne fighter
1947

     
   
     

Designed to replace Mcdonnell FH-1 "Phantom". The first prototype flew on January 11, 1947. Entered production in 1948. A total of 892 FH-1 were built.

Engine: 2 x Westinghouse J34-WE-34 turbo-jet, 14.4kN each

Crew: 1
Wingspan: 12.73m
Length: 14.68m
Height: 4.42m
Wing area: 27.31m2		 Start mass: 11437kg
Empty mass: 5980kg
Ceiling: 14205m
Range: 1883km
Armament: 4 x 20mm cannons, 2 x 227kg bombs

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