McDonnell

McDonnell F2H Banshee

Carrier fighter-bomber

  • First flight1947
  • IntroductionAugust 1948
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built895
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
48 ft 2 in
Wingspan
41 ft 9 in
Height
14 ft 6 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
580 mph
Service ceiling
47,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Westinghouse J34-WE-34 turbojet engines ( hp / kW / shp / 3,250 lbf / kN)
04

Developed from

Developed from
McDonnell FH Phantom