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The FJ-4 Fury was the final and most capable version of the Fury series—a naval adaptation of the famed F-86 Sabre, tailored for carrier operations. Introduced in the late 1950s, the FJ-4 marked a significant redesign over earlier models, with improved range, handling, and performance, making it one of the more refined carrier-based fighters of its time. Though it never saw combat, the FJ-4 represented the pinnacle of the Navy’s pre-supersonic jet fighter development.

Unlike earlier Fury variants, the FJ-4 was extensively reworked rather than being a straightforward derivative of the F-86. It featured a new wing with greater fuel capacity, a thinner profile, and increased strength for high-g manoeuvring. The fuselage was lengthened and the landing gear reengineered for carrier use. Powered by a Wright J65 turbojet, the FJ-4 was fast and agile, capable of carrying both air-to-air missiles and a wide range of air-to-ground ordnance. It was armed with four 20mm cannons and later fitted to carry AIM-9 Sidewinders, making it suitable for both interception and strike missions.

The FJ-4 was operated by both the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, entering service in 1955. The follow-on variant, the FJ-4B, was optimized for fighter-bomber and nuclear strike roles, featuring strengthened wings and multiple underwing hardpoints. Though it never flew in combat, it played an important role during a period of heightened Cold War tensions, serving aboard carriers and at shore installations through the early 1960s.

A total of 374 FJ-4 and FJ-4B aircraft were built. While it was soon overshadowed by newer supersonic fighters like the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II, the Fury served with distinction as a capable and versatile jet during a critical transitional era in naval aviation. With its clean lines, improved combat load, and reliable handling, the FJ-4 stood as a worthy finale to the Fury series and a bridge between the straight-wing jets of Korea and the supersonic missile fighters that followed.