Type: Carrier based interceptor
Origin: McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
Crew: One
Model: XFD-1, FD-1 (Later FH-1)
First Flight: January 26, 1945
Production:
– 1 Prototype
– 60 production aircraft
POWERPLANT(S):
Model: Westinghouse WE-19XB-2B
Type: Axial-Flow turbojet
Number: Two Thrust: 1,600 lb.
DIMENSIONS:
Wing span: 40 ft. 9 in.
Length: 37 ft. 3 in.
Height: 14 ft. 1.5 in.
Wing Surface Area: 276 sq. ft.
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WEIGHTS:
Empty: 6,156 lb.
Loaded: 8,626 lb.
Maximum Loaded: 9,531 lb.
PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Speed:
487 mph at sea level
483 mph at 20,000 ft.
Cruising Speed: 314 mph
Initial Climb Rate: 4,960 ft./min.
Service Ceiling: 43,700 ft.
Absolute Ceiling: 39,500 ft.
Normal Range: 540 miles at 250 mph
Maximum Range: 750 miles
ARMAMENT:
Four .50 in. machine guns in nose.
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