National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
McDonnell
F2H-2P
'Banshee'
SN: 126673
Exhibit photos
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
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:
126673
  Location:
National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
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