McDonnell F2H Banshee

McDonnell F2H Banshee
Riik	USA
Rolli	Vedajapõhised hävituslennukid
Esimene lend	11. jaanuar 1947
Ehitatud	895

2007 McDonnell F2H Banshee oli ühekohaline vedajapõhine hävituslennuk, mida kasutasid Ameerika Ühendriikide merevägi ja Ameerika Ühendriikide merejalavägi aastatel 1948–1961. See oli üks peamisi Ameerika hävitajaid, mida kasutati Korea sõja ajal, ja oli ainus reaktiivmootoriga hävitaja, keda Kanada kuninglik merevägi kunagi kasutas, teenides RCN-i aastatel 1955–1962. Lennuki nimi on tuletatud Iiri mütoloogia banshee'st.

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McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee Walk Around
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Lokaliseerimine	Teadmata
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McDonnell F2H-2P Banshee Walk Around
Fotograaf	Bill Maloney
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F2H-3 Banshee Walk Around
Fotograaf	Michael Fortin
Lokaliseerimine	Riiklik mereväe lennundusmuuseum
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The Navy’s Big-Wing Fighter

2007 McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee was a twin-engine carrier-based jet fighter that evolved from the smaller FH-1 Phantom. Entering service just before the Korean War, the F2H-2 was larger, carried more fuel, and possessed significantly more firepower than its predecessor. Known for its exceptional high-altitude performance, it became the primary escort for B-29 bombers and a formidable ground-attack platform for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Attribute	Technical Specification (F2H-2)
Rolli	Carrier-based Fighter-Bomber
Meeskonna	1 (Pilot)
First Flight	January 11, 1947 (XF2H-1)
Jõuallikas	2 × Westinghouse J34-WE-34 turbojets
Thrust	3,250 lbf (14.5 kN) per engine
Maximum Speed	580 mph (933 km/h)
Service Ceiling	46,000 feet (14,000 m)
Armament	4 × 20mm M3 cannons; up to 1,580 lbs of bombs/rockets

Engineering for Vertical Performance

Wing-Root Engine Mounting: Like the FH-1, the Banshee’s engines were buried in the thickened wing roots. This design reduced aerodynamic drag and kept the weight centered, though it made engine maintenance more labor-intensive.
High Aspect-Ratio Wing: The F2H-2 featured long, straight wings that provided massive lift. This allowed the Banshee to out-climb and out-maneuver contemporary jets like the F9F Panther at altitudes above 30,000 feet.
Increased Fuel Capacity: The F2H-2 variant added distinctive 200-gallon wingtip fuel tanks. Unlike the tanks on the FJ-1, these were designed to be aerodynamic “end-plates” that actually improved wing efficiency.
Kneeling Nose Gear: Carried over from early McDonnell designs, the nose gear could “kneel” down, allowing the tail to stick up so other aircraft could be parked partially underneath it on crowded carrier decks.

Combat Service and Specialized Roles

Korea: The High-Altitude Escort: During the Korean War, the Banshee was one of the few naval jets that could operate at the same altitudes as the B-29 Superfortress, making it a vital escort against MiG-15 threats.
F2H-2P Photo-Recon: One of the most successful variants was the unarmed “P” model, which featured an elongated nose packed with six vertical and oblique cameras. It was the premier naval recon aircraft of the early 1950s.
Night Fighting (F2H-2N): A night-fighter version was developed with a radar-equipped nose, though it was produced in smaller numbers than the standard day fighter.
The “Old Banjo” Legacy: The Banshee served until the early 1960s with the Royal Canadian Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserve. It remains a key link in the McDonnell lineage that led to the F3H Demon and the F-4 Phantom II.