The Vought F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) is a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft [2] designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Vought. It was the last American fighter that had guns as the primary weapon, earning it the title "The Last of the Gunfighters".

In 1953 the F8U-1 Crusader won the Navy competition for the new carrier-based day fighter. It flew supersonic on its maiden flight in 1955. A Crusader set a national speed record in 1956 by flying over 1000 mph, for which it won the Thompson Trophy.

The Vought F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) was a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft [2] built by Vought for the United States Navy and the Marine Corps, replacing the Vought F7U Cutlass.

The Vought F8 Crusader, initially known as F8U was designed and produced by Vought as a supersonic carrier-based air superiority fighter aircraft powered by a single engine. It was intended for the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps which replaced the F7U Cutlass, and as well as…

The 77th production F8U-1, BuNo 143710, which had previously been modified to the F8U-2NE configuration, became the prototype and made its first flight on 6 February 1962 after an extensive modification program.

Jul 27, 2016 · The Vought F8U Crusader, enjoyed a very long career. Its 10,000 pounds static thrust (16,200 pounds static thrust with afterburner) Pratt & Whitney...

The first production F8U-2 (BuNo 145546) made its first flight one year later, on 29 August 1958 with Vought test pilot John Omvig at the controls. The higher-thrust-rated engine P-16 engine resulted in an increase in the maximum speed of the aircraft to 960 knots.

Jun 24, 2014 · On September 18, 1962, the Crusader F8U was re-designated F-8 under the new unified Tri-Service designation scheme. The F8U-2NE or later designated F-8E was the final production version of the Crusader for the US Navy.

Jun 24, 2014 · Originally a dayfighter but later variant were also capable of flying all-weather operations. It was extremely well liked by its pilots and, because of its agility, was considered one of the most potent combat aircraft of the Vietnam War. Before the tri-service the F-8 Crusader was designated F8U.

The Vought F8U Crusader (renamed F-8 in 1962) is 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).