Model Number :  F8U-3
Model Name :  Crusader
Model Type:  Fighter, Intercepter

 

Specifications

Overview

Quantities

 

Photographs

 

 

Dimensions

Wingspan

38..92 ft

Overall Langth

58.67 ft

Height

16.34 ft

Weights and Capacities

Empty Weight

21862 lb

Gross Weight

37856 lb

Useful Load

 

Fuel Capacity

2036 gal

Oil Capacity

 

Powerplant Characteristics

Type:   P & W J75-P-5A/6 turbofan with afterburner

Rating Thrust

16300 lb

Rating Thrust with afterburner

29500 lb

Weight

 

Size (length X diameter)

 

Performance

Maximum Speed, Sea Level with afterburner

1457 mph

Landing Speed, Sea Leavel

 

Stall Speed, Sea Level

575 mph

Initial Rate-of-Climb with afterburner 

32500 ft/min

Combat Range

645 miles

Maximum Range

2044 miles

Service Ceiling

51500 ft

Absolute Ceiling

60000 ft

 

 

Crew: 1

Armament:  4 - 20mm cannons
                    3 air to air missiles