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Vought F-8E Crusader

General

Crew : One

Powerplant

Number Of Engines : One
Powerplant type : Pratt & Whitney J57-P-20A afterburning turbojet
Max Power Rating : 8,165kg (18,000lb)

Dimensions

Length : 16.61m (54ft 6in)
Height : 4.80m (15ft 9in)
Wingspan : 10.72m (35ft 2in)
Wing Area : 32.52m2 (350 sq ft)

Weights

Empty Weight : 9,038kg (19,925lb)
Max Take-off Weight : 15,422kg (34,000lb)

Landing Gear

Type : Retractable tricycle type with a single wheel on each unit

Performance

Max Speed At Cruising Level : 972kt (Mach 1.7; 1,800km/h; 1,120mph)
Service Ceiling : 59,000ft (17,983m)


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