Vought F-8 Crusader

The Vought F-8 Crusader, originally designated F8U, was a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet fighter designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Vought. It holds the distinction of being "The Last of the Gunfighters", as it was the final U.S. fighter designed with cannons as its primary weapon. This nickname stemmed from the fact that it retained four fixed forward-firing 20mm cannons, a design choice that was being phased out as air-to-air missiles became more common. The F-8 featured a unique variable-incidence wing that could pivot upwards by 7° for improved low-speed lift during takeoff and landing, enhancing pilot visibility. A total of 1,261 Vought F-8 Crusader aircraft were built. This includes various models and variants, with some being modified for reconnaissance roles. The F-8 Crusader served with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, as well as with the French Navy, which was the last to retire the aircraft in 1999.  ABOUT OUR VOUGHT F-8