North American FJ-4 Fury Especificaciones
| Fabricante | Aviación norteamericana |
| Papel | Cazabombarderos basados en portaaviones |
| Primer vuelo | 3 de octubre de 1954 |
| Introducción | 1955 |
| Retirado | 1965 (Marina de los Estados Unidos), 1972 (Venezuela) |
| Usuarios principales | Armada de los Estados Unidos, Fuerza Aérea Venezolana |
| Número construido | 374 |
| Coste unitario | US$780.000 (FJ-4B) |
| Motor | Un turborreactor Pratt & Whitney J48-P-8A, 7.250 lbf (32,3 kN) de empuje |
| Velocidad máxima | 680 mph (1,094 km/h) |
| gama | 1.900 km (1.200 mi) |
| Techo de servicio | 44.000 pies (13.400 m) |
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el Furia norteamericana FJ-4 fue un cazabombardero con capacidad de portaaviones barrido para la Marina y el Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos. El desarrollo final en un linaje que incluía el F-86 Sabre de la Fuerza Aérea, el FJ-4 compartía su diseño general y motor con el FJ-3 anterior, pero presentaba un diseño de ala completamente nuevo y era un diseño muy diferente en su encarnación final.
| North American FJ-4 Fury Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotógrafo | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localización | Museo Nacional del Aire y el Espacio |
| Fotos | 61 |
| North American FJ-4B ‘Fury’ Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotógrafo | Fotios Rouch |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 58 |
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The Peak of the FJ Evolution
el Furia norteamericana FJ-4 was the final and most capable iteration of the Fury series. While it shared a common ancestry with the F-86 Sabre, by the time the FJ-4 arrived, it was a completely different beast. Designed primarily for the U.S. Marine Corps as a long-range, high-speed attack aircraft, it featured a deeper fuselage for increased fuel, a completely redesigned wing, and significantly improved landing gear. It transitioned the Fury from a pure dogfighter into a versatile strike platform capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (FJ-4B) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Carrier-based Fighter-Bomber / Strike Fighter |
| Equipo | 1 (Pilot) |
| First Flight | October 28, 1954 |
| Planta motriz | 1 × Wright J65-W-16A turbojet |
| Thrust | 7,700 lbf (34 kN) |
| Velocidad máxima | 680 mph (1,094 km/h) at sea level |
| Armamento | 4 × 20mm Colt Mk 12 cannons; 5 hardpoints (up to 6,000 lbs) |
| Missiles | AIM-9 Sidewinder (Fighter); AGM-12 Bullpup (Attack) |
Redesigned for the Strike Mission
- The “Deep” Fuselage: To address the short range of earlier jets, the FJ-4’s fuselage was noticeably “taller” or deeper than the FJ-1 or the F-86. This allowed it to carry 50% more internal fuel, giving it the “legs” needed for long-range interdiction.
- Thinner, Cleaner Wings: The FJ-4 featured a new, thinner wing with a different airfoil shape and a “cuffed” leading edge. This improved low-speed handling for carrier approaches while reducing drag at high subsonic speeds.
- All-Moving Tail: Like the F-86F, the FJ-4 used an “all-flying” tail (stabilator) which provided much better control authority when maneuvering near the speed of sound.
- FJ-4B Ground Attack: The “B” variant introduced an automated flight control system and a low-altitude bombing system (LABS) specifically designed for the delivery of tactical nuclear weapons.
Operational History and the Marine Corps
- The Marine’s Choice: While the Navy moved toward the F8U Crusader for air superiority, the Marine Corps leaned heavily on the FJ-4 for close air support. Its rugged design and heavy payload made it ideal for supporting troops from the deck of a carrier.
- Bullpup Pioneer: The FJ-4B was the first aircraft to carry the AGM-12 Bullpup, the world’s first mass-produced guided air-to-ground missile.
- Mid-Air Refueling: To further extend its range, the FJ-4 was equipped with a fixed refueling probe on the left wing, a standard feature for Naval aircraft of that era.
- Preservation: Because the FJ-4 was built in significant numbers (over 370), several are preserved in the US, including examples at the National Museum of the Marine Corps y el Museo del Aire de Campo de Marzo.
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