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F-8E Crusader

15.0k mmsace  1.5 years ago

The F-8E Crusader was a carrier-based fighter for the US Navy and Marine Corps. It served as the Navy's primary fighter and was a ground attack aircraft for the Marines in the 1950s, featuring a variable-incidence wing for improved takeoff and landing. During the Vietnam War, the F-8E earned a reputation for its speed, maneuverability, and successful air-to-air combat, including downing enemy fighters. It underwent upgrades, such as the addition of air-to-ground missiles and better radar, before being retired in the 1980s. The F-8 would be exported to other countries, like France and the Philippines, where it saw action with their forces.


Activation Groups

1 Hook
2 Fold Wings
3 Airbrake
4 IFR Probe
5 Jett Upper AIM-9 Pylons
6 Jett Lower AIM-9 Pylons
7 Jettison Wing Pylons
8 Light
VTOL- Flaps
Trim - Trim

Armament

4 AIM-9D Sidewinders
4 Cannons
2 LAU-68 Rocket Pod


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Other Markings

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F-8E Crusader VF-33 Starfighters


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F-8H Crusader Philippine Air Force


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General Characteristics

  • Successors 3 airplane(s) +42 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 36.1ft (11.0m)
  • Length 54.7ft (16.7m)
  • Height 19.1ft (5.8m)
  • Empty Weight 7,133lbs (3,235kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,283lbs (9,654kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.504
  • Wing Loading 36.0lbs/ft2 (175.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 591.6ft2 (55.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2346

Parts

  • Number of Parts 636
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 2,472
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    15.0k mmsace

    @Zaineman Sure

    1.3 years ago
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    192k Zaineman

    Please tag me on ALL of your builds if it is not too much trouble so I can fly \ upvote

    +2 1.3 years ago
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    Great 10/10

    +1 1.4 years ago
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    27.3k Zero0Two2

    I been to one of the display aircraft in the Philippines, this is what they looked like.

    +1 1.4 years ago
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    15.0k mmsace

    @Robomo119DerMustangKiller ye sure

    1.5 years ago
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    Hey can I make a alternative paint scheme?

    +2 1.5 years ago
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    Should i enter this in service of Luftwaffle?

    +2 1.5 years ago
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    @TheCommentaryGuy 💀🗿

    +1 1.5 years ago
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    "I LOVE EATING THE GROUND CREW!!"
    -F-8

    +6 1.5 years ago