Canada Aviation Museum, +ttawa Ontario
McDonnell
F2H-3
(F-2C)
'Banshee'
Description
  Manufacturer:
McDonnell
  Base model:
F2H
  Designation:
F2H
  Version:
-3
  Nickname:
Banshee
  Equivalent to:
F-2C
  Designation System:
U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:
1922-1962
  Basic role:
Fighter
  Crew:
Pilot
  First Flew:
1952/03/29
  See Also:
  Location:
Canada Aviation Museum, +ttawa Ontario
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
9,616 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