Vought F-8 Crusader

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This is a McDonnell F3H-2N Demon (BuNo 133566) on display at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.It is painted with the markings AG-100, representing the "Black Aces" of Fighter Squadron VF-41

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Aircraft

F-8 Crusader F8U-1 (F-8 Crusader)

U.S. Navy historical livery

145566

Registration

Airline

U.S. Navy

Manufacturer

Vought

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Superb daylight clarity and imposing museum angle, but tight bottom crop and cluttered background dock you some impact.

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Aviation History

The F-8 Crusader was the last American fighter designed with guns as its primary weapon and served with distinction in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from the late 1950s through the Vietnam War.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from service; now only preserved in museums.

Record Flights

F-8 Crusader set a world speed record in 1956 (1,015 mph). Operated from American aircraft carriers.

Safety & Events

Notable for achieving the highest kill ratio of any U.S. fighter in the Vietnam War. Known as \'The Last of the Gunfighters.\'

Future Outlook

This example is preserved on display, likely at a museum or naval ship exhibit.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney J57 turbojet

Engine

10.87 m

Wingspan

16.53 m

Length

2,081 km

Range

965 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

15,422 kg

MTOW

4.8 m

Height

75.6 kN (with afterburner)

Thrust

Approximately 120 dB (no ICAO civil rating, as it\'s a military jet)

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