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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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missiles
4 × 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:debut_year
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:design
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single-engine
variable-sweep wing
high-wing
tailplane-mounted
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_J57
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:height
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4.57 m
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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F-8 K Crusader
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:length
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17.68 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
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gptkbp:max_speed
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Mach 2.2
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Last_Gunfighter
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gptkbp:notable_features
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high speed
advanced avionics
carrier-capable
good maneuverability
air-to-air combat capabilities
air-to-ground attack capabilities
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gptkbp:number_built
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1,261
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:French_Navy
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1999
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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replacement by newer aircraft
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
interceptor
naval fighter
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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15,240 m
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gptkbp:services
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1962-1999
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:F-8_P_Crusader
gptkb:F-8_E(FN)_Crusader
gptkb:F-8_E_Crusader
gptkb:F-8_J_Crusader
gptkb:F-8_K_Crusader
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gptkbp:wingspan
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11.58 m
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Vought_F-8_Crusader
gptkb:Vought_F8_U_Crusader
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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