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McDonnell F2H-2B 'Banshee'

Description
  Manufacturer:McDonnell
  Base model:F2H
  Designation:F2H
  Version:-2B
  Nickname:Banshee
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Special armament
  Crew:Pilot
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Specifications
  Length: 40' 12.2 m
  Height:14' 5" 4.4 m
  Wingspan: 41' 11" 12.7 m
  Wingarea: 294.0 sq ft 27.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 11,146 lb 5,056 kg
  Gross Weight: 20,555 lb 9,324 kg
  Max Weight: 21,000 lb 9,525 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 1,200 miles 1,930 km
  Cruise Speed: 501 mph 806 km/h 435 kt
  Max Speed: 586 mph 942 km/h 509 kt
  Climb: 5,950 ft/min 1,800 m/min
  Ceiling: 48,500 ft 14,785 m