The Banshee was a second generation Navy jet that basically upgraded the technology of the FH-1 Phantom. It represented a relatively safe approach to increased performance and many of its specifications are nearly twice those of the Phantom. The F2H was a stable, reliable aircraft that performed well in the shipboard environment. Banshee pilots affectionately nicknamed her the "Banjo."
SPECIFICATIONS
- Wingspan - 44' 10"
- Length - 40' 2"
- Height - 14' 6"
- Empty Weight - 22,312 lbs
- Armament - Four 20mm guns and two 500 lb bombs
- Power Plant - Two 3,250 lb S.T. Westinghouse J34-WE-34 Turbojets
- Max Speed - 532 mph
- Cruise Speed - 501 mph
- Range - 1,475 miles
- Service Ceiling - 44,800'
This A-4 is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Pensacola, Florida.
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