The Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III was an aircraft developed by Chance Vought as a successor to the successful Vought F-8 Crusader program and as a competitor to the McDonnell Douglas F …

Sep 15, 2021 · The XF8U-3 was powered by a J75-P-5A engine with 29,500 lbf (131 kN) of afterburning thrust, it performed its maiden flight: on Jun. 2, 1958 and attained Mach 2.39 in …

Vought’s innovative swept-wing design, powered by the excellent new Pratt & Whitney J57 engine, was selected in May 1953. After a challenging development, the first Crusader was …

Jun 28, 2014 · The Vought XF8U-3 was designed to intercept and defeat adversary aircraft. Although it bore a close external resemblance to its F8U-1 and F8U-2 forbears, the XF8U-3 …

The Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III was an aircraft developed by Chance Vought as a successor to the successful Vought F-8 Crusader program and as a competitor to the McDonnell Douglas F …

On 29 June 1953, the company received an order to build two prototype aircraft, designated as XF8U-1, and by February 1955, the first of these was ready to transport aboard an Air Force C …

Mar 29, 2007 · The XF8U-3 tipped the scales at 24,928 lbs empty and grossed at 38,772 including 13,844 lbs of internal fuel. Pilot aids included an advanced flight control system and …

Although its appearance is similar to previous F8Us,the XF8U-3 was an entirely new aircraft larger in size and with a bigger powerplant than F8U-1 & -2 aircraft.

Feb 21, 2018 · The XF8U-3 "Crusader III" was a Chance Vought Mach 2-capable prototype series intended to fulfill the supersonic, all-weather, fleet defense interceptor role eventually …

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