Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association DVHAA - Chance Vought F7U-3 Cutlass
Bill Maloney
2/5/2008

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01 Vought F7U-3 Cutlass 02 Vought F7U-3 Cutlass 03 Vought Cutlass Nose Gear 04 Cutlass Jet Intake
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05 Vought F7U-3 Cutlass 06 Cutlass Leading Edge Slat 07 Cutlass Tail 08 Cutlass Jet Exhaust
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Chance Vought F7U-3 Cutlass Specifications:

Length: 44 feet 3 inches
Wingspan:
38 feet, 7 inches
Height:
11 feet, 10 inches
Crew:
1
Weight:
Empty 18,200 lbs Loaded - 31,700 lbs
Max Speed: 680 mph
Cruise Speed: mph
Range: 975 miles
Service Ceiling: 40,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: 970 gal
Powerplant: 2 Westinghouse J46-WE-8A, 4,600lb Thrust each
Armament:
 Four 20mm M3 Cannons, two at top of each engine inlet duct
 5,400 lbs of bombs and or missiles externally
First Flight : 1948
Cost: $

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