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Vought F-8 Crusader

39.6k maverickvii  9.3 years ago
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The Vought F-8 Crusader was a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft built by Vought for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, replacing the Vought F7U Cutlass, and for the French Navy. The first F-8 prototype was ready for flight in February 1955, and served principally in the Vietnam War. The Crusader was the last American fighter with guns as the primary weapon, earning it the title "The Last of the Gunfighters".

With fully functional Variable Incidence Wing

Group 1 and VTOL changes wing incidence
Group 2-4 fires missiles

General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 26.0ft (7.9m)
  • Length 44.6ft (13.6m)
  • Height 17.7ft (5.4m)
  • Empty Weight 8,794lbs (3,988kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,555lbs (8,416kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.816
  • Wing Loading 39.3lbs/ft2 (192.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 471.8ft2 (43.8m2)
  • Drag Points 4490

Parts

  • Number of Parts 183
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 621
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    75 xrpm3

    The funny thing is its the last of the gun fighters yet you did'nt put any guns on it plus you copied the discription from google so you could get sued for copy right. But good plane though

    8.7 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray

    Very accurate, and the variable incidence wings are a great polish!

    9.3 years ago
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    39.6k maverickvii
    @AgDynamics thanks. I wish it wouldn't wiggle under pitch but like you, I haven't had it break so that's a plus.
    9.3 years ago
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    1,654 gonny
    Love it
    9.3 years ago
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    34.1k AgDynamics
    The wing mechanism is great, and sturdier than I expected. Couldn't get it to break even from wiggling it around while pulling out of a dive at full throttle. Well done.
    9.3 years ago
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    32.7k Wakescar
    Love the variable wings dude
    9.3 years ago
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    Looks amazing!
    9.3 years ago
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    23.9k kaaraabiner
    @maverickvii thanks man...... You made my day
    9.3 years ago
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    616 Garvs
    Well done!
    9.3 years ago
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    This is awesome man.
    9.3 years ago
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    1,901 IceDragon416
    @maverickvii first upvote
    9.3 years ago
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    39.6k maverickvii
    @kaaraabinerFixtures here you go per request
    9.3 years ago