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NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility - Visitor Center, Edwards California
Vought F-8DFBW 'Crusader' SN: NASA802

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Description
Notes: F-8C modified for Digital-Fly-By-Wire
  Manufacturer:Vought
  Base model:F-8
  Designation:F-8
  Version:DFBW
  Nickname:Crusader
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  First Flew:1958/08/20
  Serial/Bureau Number:nasa802
  Location:NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility - Visitor Center, Edwards California

Specifications
  Length: 54' 3" 16.5 m
  Height:15' 9" 4.8 m
  Wingspan: 35' 8" 10.8 m

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-16
  Thrust (each):17,500 lb 7,936 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 1,322 mph 2,128 km/h 1,150 kt