F-8 Crusader
Specifications | ||
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Manufacturer | Chance-Vought Aircraft, Inc. | |
Type | Carrier-based fighter | |
Crew | 1 Pilot | |
Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney J-57-P-4A with afterburner | |
Wingspan | 35' 8" | |
Wing Area | 375 sq ft | |
Length | 54' 3" | |
Height | 15 ft 9 in | |
Tread | 9 ft 8 in | |
Weight |
Empty 16,483 lbs Basic 17,673 lbs Design 23,192 lbs Maximum Combat 24,475 lbs Maximum Takeoff 27,938 lbs (catapult) Maximum Landing 22,000 lbs (arrested) | |
Speed | Mach 1.5+ | |
Range | 600 miles tactical 1,195-1,295 nautical miles Combat Range | |
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