Vought had one last chance with the F-8 Crusader, and it had to win
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Vought had one last chance with the F-8 Crusader, and it had to win
A Navy requirement demands supersonic performance without sacrificing carrier landing safety, and Vought answers with a fighter that looks unusual for a reason. The variable-incidence wing raises for takeoff and landing to keep the nose down and visibility usable, while drooped leading edges and control surfaces add lift without a towering nose ...
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The Vought F-8 Crusader is perhaps best remembered for having many nicknames. Thanks to its supersonic speed and how it could safely takeoff even with its wings folded, pilots liked calling it "the sports car of the Navy." Deck crew members fondly referred to the aircraft as "The Gator" because the engine's air intakes were not very high above the ground and had the power to suck in a man. | Dark Documentaries
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The Vought F-8 Crusader is perhaps best remembered for having many nicknames. Thanks to its supersonic speed and how it could safely takeoff even with its wings folded, pilots liked calling it "the sports car of the Navy." Deck crew members fondly referred to the aircraft as "The Gator" because the engine's air intakes were not very high above the ground and had the power to suck in a man. | Dark Documentaries
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