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National Warplane Museum, Geneseo New York
McDonnell F2H-2P 'Banshee' SN: 125690

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Description
  Manufacturer:McDonnell
  Base model:F2H
  Designation:F2H
  Version:-2P
  Nickname:Banshee
  Equivalent to: F-2B
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Photographic reconnaissance/Survey
  Crew:Pilot
  First Flew:1950/10/12
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  Serial/Bureau Number:125690
  Location:National Warplane Museum, Geneseo New York

Specifications
  Length: 42' 5" 12.9 m
  Height:14' 5" 4.4 m
  Wingspan: 44' 11" 13.6 m
  Wingarea: 294.0 sq ft 27.3 sq m
  Gross Weight: 20,600 lb 9,342 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Westinghouse J34-WE-34
  Thrust (each): 3,250 lb 1,474 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,200 miles 1,930 km
  Cruise Speed: 475 mph 764 km/h 412 kt
  Max Speed: 529 mph 851 km/h 460 kt
  Climb: 5,930 ft/min 1,807 m/min
  Ceiling: 48,500 ft 14,785 m