After a series of failed jet programs, Vought faced losing Navy contracts entirely. The Crusader emerged from this crisis through bold engineering decisions and intensive testing. Its variable ...
The Vought F-8 Crusader was developed to meet demanding carrier fighter requirements while achieving supersonic speed. Its variable-incidence wing improved low-speed handling without sacrificing ...
Parts 2, 3 and 4 by Steve Ginter. https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=liball&source=~!silibraries&uri=full=3100001~!983657~!0#focus ...