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Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Assoc., NAS Willow Grove Pennsylvania
Vought F-8B 'Crusader' SN: 143806

Description
  Manufacturer:Vought
  Base model:F-8
  Designation:F-8
  Version:B
  Nickname:Crusader
  Equivalent to: F8U-1E
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  First Flew:1958/09/03
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  Serial/Bureau Number:143806
  Location:Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Assoc., NAS Willow Grove Pennsylvania

Specifications
  Length: 54' 3" 16.5 m
  Height:15' 9" 4.8 m
  Wingspan: 35' 8" 10.8 m
  Wingarea: 350.0 sq ft 32.5 sq m

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-12

Performance
  Max Speed: 1,322 mph 2,128 km/h 1,150 kt