The Crusader III was developed by manufacturer Chance Vought ... Barrett Tillman in his book MiG Master: The Story of the F-8 Crusader. “They were also engaged in sonic-boom intensity studies ...

Nicknamed the “Last Gunfighter,” the Vought F-8 Crusader earned its place in history with blistering speed, four autocannons, and a kill count that left MiGs in flames. Overshadowed by the F-4 Phantom ...

Still, the F-8 had its moments. During the Vietnam War, Crusader pilots claimed the best kill ratio (19:3) of any U.S. aircraft. Crusader pilots, proud of their aircraft and proud of their ...

Navy personnel referred to the F-8 as "Vought's Last Chance," since the ... It was worth the sacrifices though because the Crusader was a total beast. With unit names like the 'Swordsmen,' the ...

when he was called to opt for the F-4 Phantom or the F-8 Crusader. The Phantom had no guns and Satrapa thought: “No guns? What kind of aircraft is this with no guns?” and he immediately chose ...