The Vought F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) is a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft built by Vought for the United States Navy and United States Marine …

The Vought F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) is a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft [2] designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer …

French Navy's Vought F-8E(FN) Crusader carrier-based interceptors will be updated for up to five more years of service before their operating squadron, 12 Flottille at Landivisiau, has …

Introduced in Update "Direct Hit", the F-8E (FN) (France) represents the first entry of the French carrier-based air force into the supersonic era. The Crusader is a relatively difficult aircraft to …

On 16 March 1962, two F-8 of VF-32, based on USS Saratoga, led carrier suitability trials on the Clémenceau, demonstrating that the Crusader could operated off French carriers. Following …

The sole French Naval Aviation'fighter for 35 years. Faced with the urgent need to retire the venerable Aquilons, its only fleet air defence fighters, the French Navy issued an invitation to …

In 1962, the French Navy (Marine Nationale) ordered the Vought F-8 Crusader as a carrier-based air superiority fighter to succeed the Aquilon. It was to serve aboard the new Aeronautique …

I drew the F-8 Crusader because I wanted to depict the F-8E(FN) French Navy version. USN, USMC and PhAF versions were also created once I was done with the French birds.

2016年2月18日 · The LTV F-8E (FN) Crusader entered service with the French Navy in October of 1964, beginning a career which lasted until the type was retired in 2000.

When in early 1962 the air arm of the French Navy, Aeronautique Navale, began looking for a replacement aircraft for their aging Aquilons, their choice eventually fell on the F-8E, primarily …