Vought F7U Cutlass | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 미국 |
| 역할 | 해군 다역할 전투기 |
| 첫 비행 | 1948년 9월 29일 |
| 내장 | 320 |
Tthe Vought F7U 커틀라스 초기 냉전 시대의 미국 해군 항공모함 기반 제트 전투기이자 전투기 폭격기였습니다. 그것은 제 2 차 세계 대전이 끝날 때 독일 아라도 회사에서 포착 한 공기 역학 데이터와 계획을 기반으로하는 꼬리가없는 항공기 였지만 Vought 디자이너는 당시 독일 연구에 대한 어떤 링크도 부인했습니다. F7U는 렉스 베이젤이 설계한 마지막 항공기로, 1922년 커티스 TS-1 미 해군을 위해 특별히 설계된 최초의 전투기를 담당했다.
| F7U-3M Cutlass Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Fotios Rouch |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 27 |
참고 항목:
General Characteristics and Design
The Vought F7U Cutlass was a unique and radical US Navy carrier-based jet fighter of the early Cold War era. Its design was heavily influenced by German aerodynamic data obtained at the end of World War II. The Cutlass was the first American tailless production fighter and one of the first Navy jets to feature swept wings and afterburners. Its unusual configuration, featuring low aspect ratio swept wings and twin vertical fins, eliminated the traditional horizontal tailplane. Pitch and roll control were combined into surfaces called elevons (or ailevators) on the wing trailing edges. Despite its innovative design, the aircraft earned unflattering nicknames like the “Gutless Cutlass” and “Ensign Eliminator” due to being underpowered and having a high accident rate.
| Property | Typical Value (F7U-3) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Carrier-Based Fighter and Fighter-Bomber |
| National Origin | 미국 |
| 제조업체 | Chance Vought Aircraft Inc. |
| First Flight | 29 September 1948 (Prototype) |
| 승무원 | 1 (Pilot) |
| 길이 | 13.50 m (44 ft 3 in) |
| 윙스 팬 | 12.10 m (39 ft 8 in) |
| 높이 | 4.45 m (14 ft 7 in) |
| Empty Weight | Approx. 8,267 kg (18,226 lb) |
| Gross Weight | Approx. 14,365 kg (31,670 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engines: Two Westinghouse J46-WE-8A turbojet engines with afterburners.
- Thrust (Each): 20.5 kN (4,600 lbf) dry / 27.1 kN (6,100 lbf) with afterburner.
- Maximum Speed: Approx. 1,095 km/h (680 mph) (Mach 0.9–0.95, near supersonic capability).
- Initial Rate-of-Climb: Approx. 14,240 ft/min.
- Range: Approx. 1,061 km (659 mi) (combat range).
- Service Ceiling: 12,192 m (40,000 ft).
- Carrier Feature: Long nose landing gear strut required for a high angle of attack during catapult launches. The nose gear also had a unique pre-spinning device to bring tires up to speed before landing.
Armament and Variants
- Internal Armament: 4 x 20 mm M3 cannon (located above the inlet ducts), 180 rounds per gun.
- External Hardpoints: 4 underwing hardpoints with a total capacity of up to 2,500 kg (5,500 lb).
- Ordnance Capability:
- Bombs: Up to 2,000 lb of bombs or 32 x 2.75-inch unguided rockets.
- Missiles (F7U-3M variant): Fitted to carry four AIM-7 Sparrow I radar-guided air-to-air missiles.
- Major Variants:
- F7U-1: Pre-production, underpowered version.
- F7U-3: Main production version with larger airframe and J46 engines.
- F7U-3M: Missile-capable version, carrying Sparrow I missiles.
- F7U-3P: Photo-reconnaissance version with an extended nose and cameras (guns deleted).
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