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FH-1 Phantom Specifications
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
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