Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
|
| gptkbp:armament |
4 × .50 in M2 Browning machine guns
2,000 lb of bombs |
| gptkbp:combat_debut |
1945
|
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:1
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Vought_F4_U_Corsair
|
| gptkbp:design_feature |
high durability
high performance advanced avionics low maintenance good stability used in various conflicts large wings short takeoff and landing good visibility tricycle landing gear retractable landing gear heavy armament combat proven high payload capacity versatile mission capabilities good maneuverability powerful engine used in Korean War used in Vietnam War high climb rate large cockpit low stall speed effective radar easy access to controls good range of weapons used in Cold War |
| gptkbp:engine |
gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-2800
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:1944
|
| gptkbp:height |
12 ft 6 in
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
F-8 Bearcat
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
1945
|
| gptkbp:length |
33 ft 4 in
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Grumman
|
| gptkbp:max_speed |
420 mph
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Bearcat
|
| gptkbp:number_built |
1,263
|
| gptkbp:primary_user |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
|
| gptkbp:range |
1,000 mi
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:bomber
interceptor |
| gptkbp:service_ceiling |
40,000 ft
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:F-9_F_Cougar
|
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
|
| gptkbp:variant |
F8 F-1
F8 F-2 F8 F-3 |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
40 ft 0 in
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:USS_Intrepid
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|