McDonnell F2H Banshee

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A preserved McDonnell F2H Banshee in US Navy livery on display, with the New York City skyline visible in the background.

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Aircraft

F2H Banshee F2H

US Navy historical

Airline

US Navy

Manufacturer

McDonnell

Gear

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

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Skyline Symphony, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Nose-on view adds drama, but tilted angle and dull sky reduce impact; cityscape background is a nice touch though!

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Aviation History

Served as one of the US Navy\'s primary carrier-based jet fighters during the Korean War era. Noted for its straight wings and reliable performance at the dawn of naval jet aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; no longer in military service and only a handful preserved in museums worldwide.

Record Flights

No major record flights, but historically flew many operational carrier sorties during the Korean War.

Safety & Events

Participated in Korean War combat; known for carrier operations and early jet deployments at sea.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a static display in a museum collection.

Specifications

Westinghouse J34 turbojet (dual engines)

Engine

15.2 m

Wingspan

12.9 m

Length

2,130 km

Range

799 km/h

Speed

Single pilot

Capacity

9,525 kg

MTOW

4.2 m

Height

2 × 1,600 kgf (3,500 lbf)

Thrust

N/A (predates modern ICAO noise standards)

Noise