F8U-1 Crusader
The Vought F8U-1 "CRUSADER" was introduced in 1956, VF-32 became the first Navy squadron to transition to the this new fighter and it's believed that the Swordsmen were the first Navy squadron to fly supersonic.
Aircraft Specification
- POWER PLANT: l Pratt & Whitney J57 turbojet engine, 18,000 lbs of thrust.
- WING SPAN: 35.6 ft
- LENGHT: 54.5 ft
- MAX SPEED: 1.133 mph (mach 1.72)
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