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Description
| Manufacturer: | North American |
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| Base model: | FJ | ||
| Designation: | FJ | ||
| Version: | -2 | ||
| Nickname: | Fury | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | ||
| Designation Period: | 1922-1962 | ||
| Basic role: | Fighter | ||
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Specifications
| Length: | 37' 7" | 11.4 m | |
| Height: | 13' 7" | 4.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 37' 1.5" | 11.3 m | |
| Wingarea: | 287.9 sq ft | 26.7 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 11,802 lb | 5,352 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 18,791 lb | 8,521 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric J47-GE-2 | ||
| Thrust (each): | 6,000 lb | 2,721 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 990 miles | 1,594 km | |
| Max Speed: | 676 mph | 1,088 km/h | 588 kt |
| Climb: | 7,230 ft/min | 2,203 m/min | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
| War Eagles Air Museum | Santa Teresa | New Mexico |
FJ-2 on display
National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Lee Halverson Danville, CA | We've been restoring a FJ-2 Fury for the past 7 years at the USS Hornet Museum in Alameda. BU # 132057, nose # 5 of VMF-312. We're almost done and would like to hear from any Marine pilots of the FJ-2s especially VMF-312. We're presently completing the markings and final assembly. Any stories, photos, etc would be appreciated. Thanks
Lee Halverson USMC (ret) Aerologist (925) 837-7493 05/20/2007 @ 14:00 [ref: 16538] |
| Marc Harding Portland, OR | Correction to my post below: after going through my dad's things I realized he did not fly FJ-2s or FJ-3s. He flew FJ-4 Furies as well as F9F Cougars and some other earlier aircraft. 12/08/2005 @ 19:06 [ref: 11916] |
| John Sickel Canton, TX | Re: 133755, That aircraft was flown by Lt HG "Bud" Sickel at Pax. River. A model of that A/C was recently delivered to TPS Pax. River by my cousin Gates. I have two photos of that A/C being flown by Lt. Sickel during carrier quals aboard CVA-43. 133754 was also flown by Bud and I have a news paper article with him sitting on the wing speaking with a young lady. Bud is all smiles. Sickel was the Test Pilot for the FJ-2. I have a Dec. 19, 1952 North American "Take Off" article which features the Navy's acceptance of the FJ-2. Pictured are Capt. RM Oliver, Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, CJ Gallant, VP and GM of the Columbus Div of North American and Lt. HG Sickel, Navy Test Pilot.
Are you sure that the A/C on display above is not the actual 133755? I can not find any record of it's ultimate disposition. Although a recent article in a TPS publication indicates Bud was killed flying this A/C that is not correct. Bud was killed 13 July 56 flying an FJ-3 to Columbus for modification. Since I don't have his log books I can not tell you the Bu# of the FJ-3, I do however have a copy of the accident reports in storage and it was an FJ-3. I can get the BU# if your that interested. 09/15/2005 @ 15:55 [ref: 11243] |
| B. P. , WV | The FJ-2 on display in Pensacola is painted to represent XFJ-2 #133755. Does anyone know details about what happened to the original #133755? 06/03/2005 @ 21:01 [ref: 10389] |
| Marc Harding portland, OR | Sorry - forgot to list my dad's name in the message below. It was Henry "Hank" Harding Jr.
- Marc Harding 08/05/2004 @ 19:50 [ref: 7988] |
| Marc Harding portland, OR | My dad flew FJ-2 Furies in the Navy back around the end of the 1950s and 1960. He was killed in a flight accident coming in to Brown Field (San Diego) from Yuma, AZ in March 1961 when I was 4 years old. If anyone out there knew him please let me know. I'd like to hear about him.
thanks, Marc Harding 08/05/2004 @ 19:48 [ref: 7987] |
| Pierre T. Barnes III Thousand Oaks, CA | This is just to update my currant information, and to thank Lt. Bill Meyers (ret.) and Lt. Robert E. Lee (ret.) for contacting me and their kind words. These two amazing individuals gave me so much valuable information about my dad. I'll forever be grateful! Thanks..... 06/13/2004 @ 02:30 [ref: 7596] |
| Pierre T. Barnes, III Thousand Oaks, CA | Here's my complete email address, sorry for the redundancy. 04/21/2002 @ 14:00 [ref: 4772] |
| Pierre T. Barnes, III Thousand Oaks, CA | My father, Lt. Pierre T. Barnes Jr. flew this plane in 1954, when he was detached to Marine Corp Squadron VMF-122 @ Cherrypoint, N.C. I am looking for any fellow pilots or crew memembers that might have known him. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. 04/21/2002 @ 13:52 [ref: 4771] |
| Raymond W. Garrison Navarre, FL | I just saw this picture of FJ-2 Fury MX1 VMF334 sumitted by W F Parker of Marietta, Georgia. I was the piolt in this picture. The photo was taken by my wingman in late 1954 or early 1955 while I was stationed at Cherry Pt., N.C. I have been carrying this picture in my wallet for 46 years. Also have a large blow up of this photo hanging in my den. Would love to hear from anyone who was in VMF334 from Oct. 1953 to Sept. 1955. Ray 10/30/2001 @ 17:51 [ref: 3526] |
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