F8U-2 - Revision history

U15020331: /* Pros and cons */ Removed con that F8U-2 as fragile wings, as the wing rip has been considerably buffed (happens very very rarely and in specific situations).

2024-11-03T17:58:18Z

‎Pros and cons: Removed con that F8U-2 as fragile wings, as the wing rip has been considerably buffed (happens very very rarely and in specific situations).

U117037672: /* Description */

2024-03-09T06:40:55Z

‎Description

U38088265 at 11:50, 3 February 2024

2024-02-03T11:50:08Z

U38088265: /* Armaments */ Reformatted

2024-02-03T11:49:58Z

‎Armaments: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2024-01-29T06:11:35Z

Edits

U81008133: /* Pros and cons */

2024-01-28T23:39:54Z

‎Pros and cons

U73721618 at 14:34, 13 November 2023

2023-11-13T14:34:19Z

U73721618: /* Radars */

2023-11-13T13:21:56Z

‎Radars

U73721618: /* Radars */

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‎Radars

U79942984: Wrote descriptions for Armaments.

2023-01-28T22:33:21Z

Wrote descriptions for Armaments.

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 * At low altitudes, experiences significant elevator compression after Mach 0.95 (and gets progressively worse at speeds faster than that; after Mach 1, experiences extreme elevator compression that may be fatal in even minor dives).
 * Slower sea level top speed compared to other supersonics; can barely break Mach 1 at sea level
 * Very likely to set on fire because of the fuel tank placement
 * Very limited air-to-ground payload options, no ballistic computer either

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 Nicknamed "The Last Gunfighter", the F8U Crusader is a famous and interesting aircraft with many unique features. The variable-incidence wing can tilt upwards for better low-speed performance during takeoff and landing. It lives up to its nickname with a quartet of nose-mounted 20 mm cannons like the preceding [[F3H-2|F3H-2 Demon]], but it also has access to infrared missiles like the AIM-9D Sidewinder that are mounted on Y-shaped cheek pylons. There is also a belly-mounted tray that can carry 32 FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets internally. Countermeasures are available for better defense against missiles, which are common at its battle rating. As the first supersonic US naval jet available in the tech tree (the [[F11F-1|F11F-1 Tiger]] is an event vehicle), the F8U-2 offers good all-round flight performance and capable armament in a versatile package. Some care should be taken in dogfights due to its fragile wings.
-The succeeding [[F-8E]] has access to radar-guided AIM-9C missiles and a much larger array of ground attack options, whereas this model of the aircraft contains an Radar Warning Receiver, and the [[F-8E]] does not
+The succeeding [[F-8E]] has access to radar-guided AIM-9C missiles and a much larger array of ground attack options, whereas this model of the aircraft contains an Radar Warning Receiver, and the [[F-8E]] does not.
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles

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	The F8U-2 also is the first US naval fighter with access to countermeasures, which are welcome for spoofing dangerous missiles like the [[R-60]].		The F8U-2 also is the first US naval fighter with access to countermeasures, which are welcome for spoofing dangerous missiles like the [[R-60]].
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	=== Suspended armament ===		=== Suspended armament ===

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 {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
 <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
 {{main|Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 (20 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* A choice between two presets:
+* 4 x 20 mm Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 cannons, nose-mounted (144 rpg = 576 total)
-** 4 x 20 mm Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 cannons, nose-mounted (144 rpg = 576 total)
+* 60 x countermeasures
 The F8U-2's quartet of 20 mm autocannons are shared with the preceding [[F3H-2|F3H-2 Demon]]. Their muzzle velocity and rate of fire are good but damage per round can be inconsistent. Having four of them tightly clustered in the forward fuselage makes them accurate and quite effective overall. Mind the ammunition capacity, as 144 rounds per gun is less than the Demon's 190.
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 The F8U-2 also is the first US naval fighter with access to countermeasures, which are welcome for spoofing dangerous missiles like the [[R-60]].
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 |-
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 | rowspan="5" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
 |-
-! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
 | || 32 ||
 |-
-! Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
+! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
 | 2*, 4 || || 2*, 4
 |-
-! AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] missiles
 | 1*, 2 || || 1*, 2
 |-
-! AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9D Sidewinder]] missiles
 | 1*, 2 || || 1*, 2
 |-
 | colspan="5" | * Single missiles can be carried concurrently with dual Zuni rockets on the same hardpoint
 |}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 * Very likely to set on fire because of the fuel tank placement
 * Very limited air-to-ground payload options, no ballistic computer either
-* Has a rather limited radar capabilities: No lock or elevation control
+* Has a rather limited radar capabilities: no lock or elevation control
 == History ==

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 ===Radars===
 <!--{{main|AN/APS-19}}-->
-The F8U-2 is equipped with an AN/APQ-67 search. The radar is mounted in the nose of the aircraft.
+The F8U-2 is equipped with an AN/APS-67 search radar. The radar is mounted in the nose of the aircraft.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 ** 4 x 20 mm Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 cannons, nose-mounted (144 rpg = 576 total)
 ** 4 x 20 mm Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 cannons + 60 x countermeasures
 [[File:F8U-2 Wiki Image 4.jpg|thumb|F8U-2 firing its 20 mm cannons.]]
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 * 4 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 32 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
 * 32 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 ==== Custom loadout options ====
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 * Fragile wings, can easily rip at high speeds and hard turns.
 * Very likely to set on fire because of the fuel tank placement
-* Very limited air-to-ground payload options
+* Very limited air-to-ground payload options, no ballistic computer either
 == History ==