McDonnell F2H Banshee

McDonnell F2H Banshee
Страны	США
Роль	Истребители на базе авианосца
Первый полет	11 января 1947 года
Построен	895

Teh Макдоннелл F2H Банши — одноместный реактивный истребитель, дислоцированный ВОЕННО-морскими силами США и Корпусом морской пехоты США с 1948 по 1961 год. Это был один из основных американских истребителей, используемых во время Корейской войны, и был единственным реактивным истребителем, когда-либо развернутым Королевским канадским флотом, обслуживающим RCN с 1955 по 1962 год. Название самолета происходит от banshee ирландской мифологии.

Источник: Макдоннелл F2H Банши в Википедии

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The Navy’s Big-Wing Fighter

Teh 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)
Роль	Carrier-based Fighter-Bomber
Экипажа	1 (Pilot)
First Flight	January 11, 1947 (XF2H-1)
Силовая установка	2 × Westinghouse J34-WE-34 turbojets
Thrust	3,250 lbf (14.5 kN) per engine
Максимальная скорость	580 mph (933 km/h)
Service Ceiling	46,000 feet (14,000 m)
Вооружение	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.