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Vought YF8U-1P (YRF-8A) 'Crusader'

Description
  Manufacturer:Vought
  Base model:F8U
  Designation:YF8U
  Version:-1P
  Nickname:Crusader
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Photographic reconnaissance/Survey
  Status:Prototype
  First Flew:1956/12/17
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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
  Empty Weight: 17,836 lb 8,088 kg
  Gross Weight: 34,100 lb 15,464 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-4

Performance