The F-8 Crusader was a fighter from the cold war era that saw first service in 1955. It became a mainstay aboard aircraft carriers and saw considerable combat during the Vietnam War in which it had considerable success against MiG-17s and MiG-21s.
In all about 1000 of the several different variants of the Crusader was built and used until retired in 1976.
Specifications
Engine |
P&W J57-P-20A turbojet |
Power |
10,500 lbs thrust @ sea level |
Power w/afterburner |
18,000 lbs |
Height |
15 ft 9 in |
Length |
54 ft 3 in |
Wingspan |
35 ft 8 in |
Wing Area |
375 sq ft |
Empty Weight |
17,500 lbs |
Max Take Off Weight |
29,000 lbs |
Max Speed |
Mach 1.86 |
Cruise Speed |
495 kts |
Rate of Climb |
31,000 fpm |
Service Ceiling |
58,000 ft |
Combat Range |
450 mi w/ 2 drop tanks) |
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