The McDonnell F3H Demon is a subsonic swept-wing carrier-based jet fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American manufacturer McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. It was the first …

The F3H-2N was a large aircraft for its day, with a maximum takeoff weight of 39,000 pounds. The aircraft looked “hot" with its pointed nose, swept wings, and high tail. “Clean,” the F3H-2 could …

A new F-for-fighter series was begun, and Navy and Marine Corps fighters were redesignated to fit in with the new system. The F3H-2N was redesignated F-3C, the F3H-2M became MF-3B, …

The -2s appeared in three subvariants: F3H-2Ns, armed with four 20mm cannons and two infrared Sidewinders; F3H-3Ms, additionally armed with beam-riding Sparrows; and F3H-2s, …

Apr 3, 2023 · The McDonnell F3H Demon was developed as a replacement for the company’s earlier single-seat, carrier-based F2H Banshee. In 1948, aware the Soviet Union was …

The McDonnell F3H Demon was a subsonic swept-wing United States Navy carrier-based jet fighter aircraft. After severe problems with the Westinghouse J40 engine that was ultimately …

Jul 18, 2018 · Demons powered by J71 engines were designated F3H-2N. These were no trusty steeds either, experiencing not only engine reliability problems (flameouts and compressor …

U.S. Navy McDonnell F3H-2N Demon aircraft of Fighter Squadron VF-124 Moonshiners and an North American FJ-3 Fury of VF-121 Peacemakers in flight over Southern California.

Variants of this model included the F3H-2P (photo-recon version), the F3H-2N (limited all-weather fighter version) and the F3H-2M (missile launcher). An AH-1 attack fighter version was …

Jul 4, 2019 · A U.S. Navy McDonnell F3H-2N Demon showed off its swept wings and the new gray and white paint scheme in June 1956 over Missouri. (National Naval Aviation Museum) …