Douglas F4D Skyray – Photos & Vidéo

Galerie de photos d’un Douglas F4D-1 (F-6A) Skyray, The Douglas F4D Skyray (later redesignated F-6 Skyray) was an American carrier-based supersonic fighter/interceptor built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. Although it was in service for a relatively short time and never entered combat, it was notable for being the first carrier-launched aircraft to hold the world’record absolu de vitesse, à 752,943 mph[1], et a été le premier chasseur de la Marine des États-Unis et du Corps des Marines des États-Unis qui pourrait dépasser Mach 1 en vol en vol en niveau. C’était le dernier chasseur produit par la Douglas Aircraft Company avant de fusionner avec McDonnell Aircraft et de devenir McDonnell Douglas. Le F5D Skylancer était un développement avancé du F4D Skyray qui n’a pas été mis en service.

Source: Douglas F4D Skyray sur Wikipedia

Lla Douglas F4D Skyray was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed by the United States Navy in the 1950s. It was the first naval fighter to achieve Mach 1 in level flight and the only delta-winged aircraft to serve in the US Navy. The Skyray had a distinctive design with a large delta wing, a long nose intake, and a tailless configuration.
The Skyray was designed to intercept Soviet bombers at high altitudes and speeds, and was armed with four 20 mm cannons and a variety of air-to-air missiles. The Skyray entered service in 1956 and served until 1964, when it was replaced by more advanced fighters such as the F-4 Phantom II. The Skyray was also used by the US Marine Corps and the US Air Force for a brief period. The Skyray earned the nickname « Ford » d’après son concepteur, Ed Heinemann, qui a travaillé pour Douglas Aircraft Company.