F8 Crusader
for Microsoft FSX & FS2004
The F8 Crusader was a fighter from the cold war era that saw first service in 1955. It became a mainstay aboard aircraft carriers and saw considerable combat during the Vietnam War in which it had considerable success against MiG-17s and MiG-21s.
In all about 1000 of the several different variants of the Crusader was built and used until retired in 1976. Massimo Taccoli modeled the F8 Crusader for FSX and FS2004.
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Take it for a FREE test flight
Like all of the other planes in our Premier Collection you can take the F8 Crusader up for a test flight. Download and install it and you'll have 7 Days to "fly before you buy".
We're confident that after you fly it, you'll be soon rerturn here to order a Registration Key to unlock the trial expiration.
NOTE: During installation of any of our "Try Before You Buy" aircraft, we add a small program to your main FSX folder or your FS2004 \modules folder to enable you to use these and future Premier Collection aircraft. If you do not want to add this program to your system, please do not install any of these aircraft.
Specifications
Engine: P&W J57-P-20A turbojet
Power: 10,500 lbs thrust at sea level
Power w/afterburner: 18,000 lbs
Height: 15 ft 9 in
Length: 54 ft 3 in
Wingspan: 35 ft 8 in
Wing Area: 375 sq ft
Empty Weight: 17,500 lbs
Max Take Off Weight: 29,000 lbs
Max Speed: Mach 1.86l
Cruise Speed: 495 kts
Rate of Climb: 31,000 fpm
Service Ceiling: 58,000 ft
Combat Range (w/ 2 drop tanks): 450 mi
