F-8 E

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/F-8_E
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:F-8_Crusader
gptkbp:aircraft_operated close air support
reconnaissance
air superiority
escort
single-engine
ground attack
air-to-air combat
air-to-ground combat
air patrol
interdiction
fleet defense
combat air patrol
strike mission
gptkbp:armament gptkb:AIM-9_Sidewinder
gptkb:AIM-7_Sparrow
20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon
gptkbp:avionics advanced avionics
gptkbp:combat_radius 1,000 km
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
1 pilot
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:design gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_J57
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1956
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label F-8 E
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1964
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:battle
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 16.76 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 2.2
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:church
gptkbp:number_built 1,000+
gptkbp:radar gptkb:AN/_APQ-50
gptkbp:range 2,000 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1999
gptkbp:retirement_year replacement by newer aircraft
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
interceptor
gptkbp:service_ceiling 50,000 ft
15,240 m
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:services gptkb:1964
gptkb:1999
gptkbp:stealth_features gptkb:battle
gptkbp:successor gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:variant gptkb:F-8_Crusader
gptkbp:wingspan 11.58 m
variable-sweep wings