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The first jet fighter in the world to complete an operational tour at sea.
FJ-2 was essentially a carrier-based F-86 with the addition of a tailhook, catapult hook on the underside of the wings, and a lengthened nose wheel. The airplane was capable of a top speed almost 100 mph faster than the jet fighters being flown by naval aviators in Korea.
The FJ-2 proved unsuitable for carrier operations and was operated exclusively by the Marine corps.
Design Features:
- All Moving Tailplane
- Swept-Back Wings & Tail
- Leading-Edge Slats
Crew: 1 Pilot
Engine: General Electric J47-GE-2 Turboiet
Wingspan: 11.31 meters (37 ft 2 in)
Span, Wings Folded: 6.89 m (22 ft 7 in)
Wing Area: 26.75 sq m (288 sq ft)
Length: 11.45 m (37 ft 7 in)
Height: 4.14 m (13 ft 7 in)
Height, Wings Folded: 4.78 m (15 ft 8 in)
Empty Weight: 5,355 kg (11,800 lbs)
Loaded Weight: 8,525 kg (18,790 lbs)
Max Speed at Altitude: 970 kph (600 mph / 520 kt)
Service Ceiling: 12,700 m (41,700 ft)
Range with Drop Tanks: 1,595 km (990 mi / 860 nmi)
Armament: four Colt Mk 12 20-mm cannon w/ 600 rounds
FJ-2 was essentially a carrier-based F-86 with the addition of a tailhook, catapult hook on the underside of the wings, and a lengthened nose wheel. The airplane was capable of a top speed almost 100 mph faster than the jet fighters being flown by naval aviators in Korea.
The FJ-2 proved unsuitable for carrier operations and was operated exclusively by the Marine corps.
Design Features:
- All Moving Tailplane
- Swept-Back Wings & Tail
- Leading-Edge Slats
Crew: 1 Pilot
Engine: General Electric J47-GE-2 Turboiet
Wingspan: 11.31 meters (37 ft 2 in)
Span, Wings Folded: 6.89 m (22 ft 7 in)
Wing Area: 26.75 sq m (288 sq ft)
Length: 11.45 m (37 ft 7 in)
Height: 4.14 m (13 ft 7 in)
Height, Wings Folded: 4.78 m (15 ft 8 in)
Empty Weight: 5,355 kg (11,800 lbs)
Loaded Weight: 8,525 kg (18,790 lbs)
Max Speed at Altitude: 970 kph (600 mph / 520 kt)
Service Ceiling: 12,700 m (41,700 ft)
Range with Drop Tanks: 1,595 km (990 mi / 860 nmi)
Armament: four Colt Mk 12 20-mm cannon w/ 600 rounds
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