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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
McDonnell F2H-4 (F-2D) 'Banshee' SN: 127663

Description
  Manufacturer:McDonnell
  Base model:F2H
  Designation:F2H
  Version:-4
  Nickname:Banshee
  Equivalent to: F-2D
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
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  Serial/Bureau Number:127663
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 48' 2" 14.6 m
  Height:13' 11" 4.2 m
  Wingspan: 41' 8" 12.7 m
  Wingarea: 294.0 sq ft 27.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 13,183 lb 5,980 kg
  Gross Weight: 21,200 lb 9,614 kg
  Max Weight: 28,500 lb 12,927 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 1,170 miles 1,885 km
  Cruise Speed: 461 mph 742 km/h 401 kt
  Max Speed: 527 mph 847 km/h 457 kt
  Climb: 5,900 ft/min 1,800 m/min
  Ceiling: 46,500 ft 14,175 m