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North American FJ-4 Fury Specifiche

Produttore	Aviazione nordamericana
Ruolo	Cacciabombardardo imbarcato su portaerei
Primo volo	3 ottobre 1954
Introduzione	1955
Pensionati	1965 (US Navy), 1972 (Venezuela)
Utenti principali	Marina degli Stati Uniti, Aeronautica militare venezuelana
Numero costruito	374
Costo unitario	US$ 780.000 (FJ-4B)
Motore	Un turbogetto Pratt & Whitney J48-P-8A, 7.250 lbf (32,3 kN) di spinta
Velocità massima	680 mph (1.094 km/h)
Gamma	1.200 mi (1.900 km)
Soffitto di servizio	44.000 piedi (13.400 m)
Armamento	4× cannoni M3 da 20 mm (0,79 in) Fino a 5.000 libbre (2.270 kg) di bombe, razzi o missili

Le FJ-4 Fury nordamericano era un cacciabombardiere ad ala spazzata per la Marina degli Stati Uniti e il Corpo dei Marines. Lo sviluppo finale in un lignaggio che includeva l'F-86 Sabre dell'Air Force, l'FJ-4 condivideva il suo layout generale e il suo motore con il precedente FJ-3, ma presentava un design dell'ala completamente nuovo ed era un design molto diverso nella sua incarnazione finale.

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North American FJ-4 Fury Walk Around
Fotografo	Vladimir Jakubov
Localizzazione	National Air & Space Museum
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The Peak of the FJ Evolution

Le FJ-4 Fury nordamericano 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)
Ruolo	Carrier-based Fighter-Bomber / Strike Fighter
Equipaggio	1 (Pilot)
First Flight	October 28, 1954
Motopropulsore	1 × Wright J65-W-16A turbojet
Thrust	7,700 lbf (34 kN)
Velocità massima	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 E la Museo dell'aria di March Field.