Model Number :  F8U-1(F-8A), F8U-1E(F-8B)
Model Name :  Crusader
Model Type:  Fighter

 

Specifications

Overview

Quantities

 

Photographs  -8A-8B

 

 

Dimensions

Wingspan

35.67 ft

Overall Langth

54.25 ft

Height

15.75 ft

Weights and Capacities

Empty Weight

 

Gross Weight

 

Useful Load

 

Fuel Capacity

 

Oil Capacity

 

Powerplant Characteristics

Type:   Pratt & Whitney J57-P12

Rating Thrust

9700 lb

Rating Thrust with afterburner

16600 lb

Weight

 

Size (length X diameter)

 

Performance

Maximum Speed, Sea Level with afterburner

 

Landing Speed, Sea Leavel

 

Stall Speed, Sea Level

 

Initial Rate-of-Climb with afterburner 

 

Cruise Speed, Sea Level

 

Range at Cruise Speed

 

Service Ceiling

 

Absolute Ceiling

 

 

 

Crew: 1

Armament:  Four-20mm Colt MK-12 cannons with 144 rounds per gun
                     2.75 in. Mighty Mouse folding fin rockets.