McDonnell FH Phantom - Specifications (FH-1 Phantom)

Specifications (FH-1 Phantom)

Data from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft since 1920 unless otherwise noted

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Length: 37 ft 3 in (11.35 m)
  • Wingspan: 40 ft 9 in; 16 ft 3 in with folded wings (12.42 m / 4.95 m)
  • Height: 14 ft 2 in (4.32 m)
  • Wing area: 276 sq ft (25.6 m²)
  • Empty weight: 6,683 lb (3,031 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 10,035 lb (4,552 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 12,035 lb (5,459 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Westinghouse J30-WE-20 turbojets, 1,600 lbf (7.1 kN) each
  • Fuel capacity: 375 gal (1,420 l) internal, 670 gal (2,540 l) with external drop tank

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 417 knots (479 mph, 771 km/h) at sea level
  • Cruise speed: 216 knots (248 mph, 399 km/h)
  • Range: 604 nmi (695 mi, 1,120 km)
  • Ferry range: 852 nmi (980 mi, 1,580 km) with external drop tank
  • Service ceiling: 41,100 ft (12,525 m)
  • Rate of climb: 4,230 ft/min (21.5 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 36.4 lb/ft² (178 kg/m²)
  • Thrust/weight: 0.32

Armament

  • Guns: 4 × .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns
  • Rockets: 8 × 5 in (127 mm) High Velocity Aircraft Rockets

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