Global Aircraft -- FH-1 Phantom

Primary Function:	Carrier-based fighter
Contractor:	McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Crew:	One
Unit Cost:	N/A
Powerplant
	Two 1,600 pound (7 kN) thrust Westinghouse J30-WE-20 turbojets
Dimensions
Length:	38 ft 9 in (11.8 m)
Wingspan:	40 ft 9 in (12.4 m), folded - 16 ft 3 in (5 m)
Height:	14 ft 2 in (4.3 m)
Weights
Empty:	10,035 lb
Gross:	12,035 lb
Performance
Speed:	500 mph (800 km/h)
Ceiling:	41,100 feet (12,500 m)
Range:	695 miles (1300 km)
Armament
	Four 22 mm cannons
Service Life
First Flight:	July 21, 1946
End of Service:	July 1953
Number Built:	[~62 total]

FH-1 Phantom Achievements

The FH-1 Phantom was the first carrier based jet aircraft.
The Phantom was the first U.S. jet fighter in operational service with both the Navy and Marine Corps.
The FH-1 was the Navy's first airplane to fly 500 mph.

FH-1 Phantom Photos