Vought
YF8U-2N
(YF-8D)
'Crusader'
Description
  Manufacturer:
Vought
  Base model:
F8U
  Designation:
YF8U
  Version:
-2N
  Nickname:
Crusader
  Designation System:
U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:
1922-1962
  Basic role:
Fighter
  Modified Mission:
All weather operation
  Status:
Prototype
  First Flew:
1960/02/16
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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-20
  Thrust (each):
17,500 lb
7,936 kg
Performance
  Max Speed:
1,322 mph
2,128 km/h
1,150 kt