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North American FJ-4 Fury Specifications

Tillverkare	Nordamerikansk luftfart
Roll	Hangarfartygsbaserad stridsflygplan
Första flygningen	October 3, 1954
Införandet	1955
Pensionerad	1965 (US Navy), 1972 (Venezuela)
Primary users	United States Navy, Venezuelan Air Force
Nummer byggt	374
Unit cost	US$780,000 (FJ-4B)
Motor	One Pratt & Whitney J48-P-8A turbojet, 7,250 lbf (32.3 kN) thrust
Maximal hastighet	680 mph (1,094 km/h)
Sortiment	1,200 mi (1,900 km)
Tak för tjänsten	44,000 ft (13,400 m)
Beväpning	4× 20 mm (0.79 in) M3 cannons Up to 5,000 lb (2,270 kg) of bombs, rockets, or missiles

Den Nordamerikanska FJ-4 Fury was a swept-wing carrier-capable fighter-bomber for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The final development in a lineage that included the Air Force’s F-86 Sabre, the FJ-4 shared its general layout and engine with the earlier FJ-3, but featured an entirely new wing design and was a vastly different design in its final embodiment.

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The Peak of the FJ Evolution

Den Nordamerikanska 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)
Roll	Carrier-based Fighter-Bomber / Strike Fighter
besättning	1 (Pilot)
First Flight	October 28, 1954
Kraftverk	1 × Wright J65-W-16A turbojet
Thrust	7,700 lbf (34 kN)
Maximum Speed	680 mph (1,094 km/h) at sea level
Beväpning	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 och Mars fältluftmuseum.