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  3. F-8E(FN) Crusader [Le Crouze]

Basic Information

Category Fixed Wing, Carrier Capable Type Fighter
Year Commissioned 1976 Year Decommissioned 0
Agility 3.5 Damage Points (DP) 5
Empty Weight 7956 kg Max Weight 13000 kg
Runway Information 901-1400m TOD/LAD Physical Size Medium Aircraft (12.1-18m)
Cost 0 Hypothetical No
Payload Weight 2300 kg Crew 1 people

Aircraft Capabilities

Night Navigation (Ferry, Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface Missiles) Probe Refueling

Sensor Parameters

Model Purpose Range Scan Interval Generation
AN/APQ-104 Radar, FCR, Air-to-Air & Air-to-Surface, Medium-Range 0.10 - 60.00 nm 2 sec Late 1970s

Sensor Coverage Diagram
Model Detection Angle Omnidirectional
AN/APQ-104 SB1, PB2 否

Weapon Loadouts Click to Expand Beta

Loadout Type Role Ready Time Combat Radius
R.550 Magic 1   x 2
R.530 (SARH)   x 2

Signatures

Type Front Side Rear
Visual Detection Range 2.77 nm 6.03 nm 2.77 nm
Visual Classification Range 1.55 nm 3.42 nm 2.54 nm
Infrared Detection Range 2.77 nm 7.83 nm 12.74 nm
Infrared Classification Range 1.55 nm 3.42 nm 1.55 nm
Radar, A-D Band (30-2000 MHz) 5.8 dBsm (3.80 m²) 8.1 dBsm (6.46 m²) 5.8 dBsm (3.80 m²)
Radar, E-M Band (2-100 GHz) 5.8 dBsm (3.80 m²) 8.1 dBsm (6.46 m²) 5.8 dBsm (3.80 m²)

Default Configuration

Model Comments
20mm Mk12 x 4 [125 rnds x 4] Aircraft, F-8

Datalink

Type Model Range Channels
Radio UHF/VHF Radio [Unsecure] 100 nm 0

Engines

Model Type Engine Count Military Thrust Afterburner Thrust Military Fuel Rate (SFC) Afterburner Fuel Rate (SFC) Hypothetical Comments
1x J57-P-20A Turbojet 1 4857 8490 0.81 2.22 No -

Fuel

Fuel Type Fuel Capacity
Aviation Fuel 4015