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The Vought F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) is a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft [2] designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Vought. It was the last American fighter that had guns as the primary weapon, earning it the title "The Last of the Gunfighters".
A view of the XF8U-3's chin inlet shows it to be drastically different from its predecessor, the Vought F-8 Crusader. The XF8U-3 first flew on 2 June 1958. Despite claims by many books and articles that the aircraft reached Mach 2.6 at 35,000 ft (10,670 m) during testing, the maximum speed achieved was Mach 2.39, and normal operating speed was no more than Mach 2.32. [10]
Its design was derived from the Vought F-8 Crusader; in comparison with the F-8, the A-7 is both smaller and restricted to subsonic speeds, its airframe being simpler and cheaper to produce. Following a competitive bid by Vought in response to the United States Navy 's (USN) VAL (Heavier-than-air, Attack, Light) requirement, an initial contract ...
Top speed: 357 mph. Year entered service: 1941. ... 8. Lockheed P-38 Lightning ©sdasmarchives / Flickr. ... Vought F4U Corsair ©hisgett / Flickr - Original / License.
During subsequent flight testing, one of the prototypes attained a maximum speed of 625 mph (1,058 km/h). [11] During September 1949, Vought received a contract to modify the design and to produce 88 F7U-2 Cutlasses for the Navy. [10] In May 1950, the Navy opted to halt F7U-1 production at 14 aircraft in favor of the updated model. [12]
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War.Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A.
[8] [9] [a] The initial flight test demonstrated a 4,800 ft/min (1,500 m/min) climb rate and a top speed of 424 mph (682 km/h). Compared to the Vought F4U Corsair, the Bearcat was marginally slower, but more maneuverable and climbed more quickly.
A supersonic aircraft is an aircraft which can exceed the speed of sound (Mach 1.0) in level flight. Type ... Vought F-8 Crusader: United States: Turbojet: Fighter: 1955: