Douglas
F3D-2B
'Skyknight'
Description
  Manufacturer:
Douglas
  Base model:
F3D
  Designation:
F3D
  Version:
-2B
  Nickname:
Skyknight
  Designation System:
U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:
1922-1962
  Basic role:
Fighter
  Modified Mission:
Special armament
  Crew:
Pilot & Radar operator
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Specifications
  Length:
45' 5"
13.8 m
  Height:
16' 1"
4.9 m
  Wingspan:
50'
15.2 m
  Wingarea:
400.0 sq ft
37.1 sq m
  Empty Weight:
18,160 lb
8,237 kg
  Gross Weight:
27,623 lb
12,553 kg
  Max Weight:
27,681 lb
12,556 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
2
  Powerplant:
Westinghouse J34-WE-24
  Thrust (each):
3,000 lb
1,361 kg
Performance
  Range:
1,540 miles
2,478 km
  Cruise Speed:
390 mph
628 km/h
339 kt
  Max Speed:
565 mph
909 km/h
491 kt
  Climb:
4,000 ft/min
1,219 m/min
  Ceiling:
38,200 ft
11,675 m