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Noord-Amerikaanse FJ-4 Fury-specificaties

Fabrikant	Noord-Amerikaanse luchtvaart
Role	Carrier-gebaseerde jachtbommenwerper
Eerste vlucht	3 oktober 1954
Introductie	1955
Voormalig	1965 (Amerikaanse marine), 1972 (Venezuela)
Primaire gebruikers	Marine van de Verenigde Staten, Venezolaanse luchtmacht
Aantal gebouwd	374
Kosten per eenheid	US $ 780,000 (FJ-4B)
Motor	Een Pratt & Whitney J48-P-8A turbojet, 7.250 lbf (32,3 kN) stuwkracht
Maximale snelheid	680 mph (1.094 km/u)
Bereik	1.200 mijl (1.900 km)
Serviceplafond	44.000 voet (13.400 m)
Bewapening	4× 20 mm (0,79") M3 kanonnen Tot 5.000 lb (2.270 kg) bommen, raketten of projectielen

De Noord-Amerikaanse FJ-4 Fury was een jachtbommenwerper met geveegde vleugels voor de Amerikaanse marine en het Korps Mariniers. De FJ-4 was de laatste ontwikkeling in een lijn die de F-86 Sabre van de luchtmacht omvatte, de FJ-4 deelde zijn algemene lay-out en motor met de eerdere FJ-3, maar had een geheel nieuw vleugelontwerp en was een heel ander ontwerp in zijn uiteindelijke belichaming.

Bron: Noord-Amerikaanse FJ-4 Fury op Wikipedia

North American FJ-4 Fury Walk Around
Fotograaf	Vladimir Yakubov
Lokalisatie	Nationaal Lucht & Ruimte Museum
Foto 's	61

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North American FJ-4B ‘Fury’ Walk Around
Fotograaf	Fotios Rouch
Lokalisatie	Onbewust
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The Peak of the FJ Evolution

De Noord-Amerikaanse FJ-4 Fury 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)
Role	Carrier-based Fighter-Bomber / Strike Fighter
Bemanning	1 (Pilot)
First Flight	October 28, 1954
Krachtbron	1 × Wright J65-W-16A turbojet
Thrust	7,700 lbf (34 kN)
Maximum Speed	680 mph (1,094 km/h) at sea level
Bewapening	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 en de Het Museum van de Lucht van het Gebied van maart.