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F-8 Crusader

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Classic and elegant second-generation carrier-based aircraft, the last gunfighter of the U.S. Navy. The most innovative aspect of the design was the variable-incidence wing which pivoted by 7° out of the fuselage on takeoff and landing (not to be confused with variable-sweep wing). This allowed a greater angle of attack, increasing lift without compromising forward visibility.

Activate1 Folding wings
Activate2 activation the variable-incidence wing. Controlled by VTOL
Activate3 Tail hook
Activate4 Light

Thanks to @GhostTeam's mod CVN68 for the photographed background!

ENJOY!

Reference
SimplePlanes | CNV68

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 34.8ft (10.6m)
  • Length 54.8ft (16.7m)
  • Height 20.6ft (6.3m)
  • Empty Weight 19,156lbs (8,689kg)
  • Loaded Weight 23,403lbs (10,615kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.609
  • Wing Loading 43.8lbs/ft2 (213.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 534.8ft2 (49.7m2)
  • Drag Points 3870

Parts

  • Number of Parts 494
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 2,664