Vought

Chance Vought F7U Cutlass

Carrier fighter

  • First flight1948
  • IntroductionJuly 1951
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built320
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
12.586 m
Wingspan
12.1 m
Height
4.27 m
02

Performance

Maximum speed
606 kn
Service ceiling
12,375 m
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Westinghouse J46-WE-8B after-burning turbojet engines ( hp / kW / shp / 4,600 lbf / kN / 6,000 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 4x 20mm M3 cannon, 180 rpg; Hardpoints: 4