McDonnell

McDonnell F3H Demon

Carrier interceptor

  • First flight1951
  • Introduction7 March 1956
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built519
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
59 ft
Wingspan
35 ft 4 in
Height
14 ft 7 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
716 mph
Range
1,370 mi
Service ceiling
35,050 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Allison J71-A-2E afterburning turbojet engine (9,700 lbf / 14,750 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 4x 20 mm Colt Mk 12 cannon with 150 rpg; Bombs: 6000 lb of external stores, including fuel tanks, bombs and rocket pods; Missiles: 4x AIM-7 Sparrow or 4x AIM-9 Sidewinder