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New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut
Vought F-8K 'Crusader' SN: 147030

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Description
Notes: Remanufactured F-8C. Fuselage, wing, landing gear, and structural changes.
  Manufacturer:Vought
  Base model:F-8
  Designation:F-8
  Version:K
  Nickname:Crusader
  Equivalent to: F-8C
  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:147030
  Location:New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut

Specifications
  Length: 54' 3" 16.5 m
  Height:15' 9" 4.8 m
  Wingspan: 35' 8" 10.8 m

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-16
  Thrust (each):17,500 lb 7,936 kg

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