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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Mer 08 Sep 2010, 21:27
Voilà, l'histoire dit que le pilote a eu une éraflure à la nuque !
La suite de wikipedia demain.
La suite de wikipedia demain.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 08:44
La suite :
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The F-8 Crusader is the only aircraft to have used the AIM-9C which is a radar-guided Sidewinder.
When the Crusader retired, these missiles were converted to the AGM-122 Sidearm anti-radiation missiles used by United States attack helicopters to knock out enemy radars.
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The F-8 Crusader is the only aircraft to have used the AIM-9C which is a radar-guided Sidewinder.
When the Crusader retired, these missiles were converted to the AGM-122 Sidearm anti-radiation missiles used by United States attack helicopters to knock out enemy radars.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 08:47
NASA
Several modified F-8s were used by NASA in the early 1970s, proving the viability of both digital fly-by-wire and supercritical wings.
Several modified F-8s were used by NASA in the early 1970s, proving the viability of both digital fly-by-wire and supercritical wings.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 09:40
French Navy
The F-8E(FN) was the last Crusader produced and 42 were ordered by the French Navy (Aéronavale) for use aboard new carriers Clemenceau and Foch.
The Phantom II turned out to be too large for the small French carriers, and the Crusader was chosen.
An evaluation campaign was then performed aboard the Clemenceau on 16 March 1962 by two VF-32 F-8s from the American carrier Saratoga.
The F-8E(FN) was the last Crusader produced and 42 were ordered by the French Navy (Aéronavale) for use aboard new carriers Clemenceau and Foch.
The Phantom II turned out to be too large for the small French carriers, and the Crusader was chosen.
An evaluation campaign was then performed aboard the Clemenceau on 16 March 1962 by two VF-32 F-8s from the American carrier Saratoga.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 09:44
The French Crusaders had the same weapons configuration as the U.S. Navy F-8E, but had an improved system of flaps and were modified to carry two French Matra R.530 or four Matra R550 Magic heat-seeking missiles in place of Sidewinders. 12.F squadron was reactivated on 15 October 1964 with 12 fighters.
To replace the old Corsairs, 14.F squadron received its Crusaders on 1 March 1965.
To replace the old Corsairs, 14.F squadron received its Crusaders on 1 March 1965.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 09:45
In October 1974, (on the Clemenceau) and June 1977 (on the Foch), Crusaders from 14.F squadron participated in the Saphir missions over Djibouti. On 7 May 1977, two Crusaders went separately on patrol against supposedly French Air Force (4/11 Jura squadron) F-100 Super Sabres stationed at Djibouti.
The leader intercepted two fighters and engaged a dogfight (supposed to be a training exercise) but quickly called his wingman for help as he had actually engaged two Yemeni MiG-21 Fishbeds.
The two French fighters switched their master armament to "on" but, ultimately, everyone returned to their bases.
This was the only combat interception by French Crusaders.
The leader intercepted two fighters and engaged a dogfight (supposed to be a training exercise) but quickly called his wingman for help as he had actually engaged two Yemeni MiG-21 Fishbeds.
The two French fighters switched their master armament to "on" but, ultimately, everyone returned to their bases.
This was the only combat interception by French Crusaders.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 09:47
The Aéronavale Crusaders flew combat missions over Lebanon in 1983 escorting Super Etendard strike aircraft. In October 1984, France sent the Foch for operation Mirmillon off the coast of Libya, intended to calm Colonel Ghaddafi down, with 12.F squadron.
The escalation of the situation in the Persian Gulf, due to the Iran-Iraq conflict, triggered the deployment of the Clemenceau task force and its air wing, including 12.F squadron. 1993 saw the beginning of the missions over ex-Yugoslavia.
Crusaders were launched from both carriers cruising in the Adriatic Sea.
These missions ceased in June 1999 with operation Trident over Kosovo.
The escalation of the situation in the Persian Gulf, due to the Iran-Iraq conflict, triggered the deployment of the Clemenceau task force and its air wing, including 12.F squadron. 1993 saw the beginning of the missions over ex-Yugoslavia.
Crusaders were launched from both carriers cruising in the Adriatic Sea.
These missions ceased in June 1999 with operation Trident over Kosovo.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 09:48
Crusaders were refurbished (but not modernized) beginning in 1991, the 17 remaining aircraft received a limited service life extension program involving avionics upgrades that included a radar-warning receiver and redesignated as F-8P (P used for "Prolongé" -extended- and not to be confused with Philippine F-8P).
Although the French Navy participated in combat operations in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm and over Kosovo in 1999, the Crusaders stayed behind and were eventually replaced by the Rafale M in 2000 as the last of the breed in military service.
Although the French Navy participated in combat operations in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm and over Kosovo in 1999, the Crusaders stayed behind and were eventually replaced by the Rafale M in 2000 as the last of the breed in military service.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 09:49
Philippine Air Force
In late 1977, the Philippine government purchased 35 ex-U.S. Navy F-8Hs that were stored at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona.
Twenty-five of them were refurbished by Vought and the remaining 10 were used for spare parts.
As part of the deal, the U.S. would train Philippine pilots in using the TF-8A.
The F-8s were grounded in 1988 and were finally withdrawn from service in 1991 after they were badly damaged by the Mount Pinatubo eruption and have since been offered for sale as scrap.
In late 1977, the Philippine government purchased 35 ex-U.S. Navy F-8Hs that were stored at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona.
Twenty-five of them were refurbished by Vought and the remaining 10 were used for spare parts.
As part of the deal, the U.S. would train Philippine pilots in using the TF-8A.
The F-8s were grounded in 1988 and were finally withdrawn from service in 1991 after they were badly damaged by the Mount Pinatubo eruption and have since been offered for sale as scrap.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 09:50
Variants
* XF8U-1 (XF-8A) - the two original unarmed prototypes - V-383.
* XF8U-1 (XF-8A) - the two original unarmed prototypes - V-383.
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Re: Vought F-8 Crusader
par Nils Ven 10 Sep 2010, 09:52
F8U-1 (F-8A) - first production version, J57-P-12 engine replaced with more powerful J57-P-4A starting with 31st production aircraft, 318 built.
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