F-8 D Crusader

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/F-8_D_Crusader
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
low-wing
interceptor
variable-sweep wing
25,000 lb
15 ft 0 in
1,500 mph
58 ft 0 in
gptkbp:armament missiles
4 × 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon
gptkbp:avionics gptkb:radar_system
gptkbp:cockpit single-seat
gptkbp:combat_radius 500 mi
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
naval aviators
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1999
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_J57
gptkbp:engine_type turbojet
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1955
gptkb:1999
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,000 lb
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label F-8 D Crusader
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:battle
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle type
gptkbp:length 17.68 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:material gptkb:aircraft
aluminum
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 2.2
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 130 knots
150 knots
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Last_Gunfighter
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:number_built 1,200
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 mi
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:battle
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1999
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:role naval fighter
air superiority fighter
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:Martin-Baker_Mk.5
gptkbp:service_ceiling 50,000 ft
gptkbp:services gptkb:1956
gptkbp:successor gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:tail_type various
gptkbp:variant gptkb:F-8_Crusader
gptkbp:wing_area variable
400 ft²
gptkbp:wingspan 11.43 m
37 ft 6 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:F-8_E_Crusader
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6