FH-1 Phantom


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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 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.