North American Aviation FJ-2/-3 Fury

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North American FJ-2/-3 Fury in US Navy/Marines Museum livery, displayed under carrier deck lights.

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Aircraft

FJ-2/-3 Fury FJ-2

US Navy/Marines classic service scheme with yellow nose

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Nice angle and color, but busy ceiling and obstructions detract from the jet's presence.

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Aviation History

The North American FJ-2/-3 Fury was the US Navy and Marine Corps\' navalized derivative of the F-86 Sabre, representing the transition to swept-wing, jet-powered carrier fighters in the 1950s.

Fleet Rarity

High rarity; only about 741 FJ-2/-3s built and very few survive today in museums.

Record Flights

No major record flights; operated mainly as an early swept-wing carrier-based jet.

Safety & Events

Saw limited combat service and operational use; notable as one of the first swept-wing jets to operate from carriers, but later overshadowed by more advanced designs.

Future Outlook

Preserved in museum display (see photo context).

Specifications

Wright J65-W-2 turbojet

Engine

11.6 m

Wingspan

11.5 m

Length

2,404 km

Range

880 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only)

Capacity

8,391 kg

MTOW

4.0 m

Height

7,700 lbf (34.2 kN)

Thrust

N/A (Military Jet, noise not ICAO rated)

Noise