F-8E(FN) [F-8P]
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An F-8E(FN) of Flotille 12F traps aboard Clemenceau; note the double-hinged leading edge droops on the outer wing panels.
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The F-8E(FN)'s differed from U.S. Echoes, with 2 deg. more incidence (wing up), double-hinged leading edge droops, and BLC. Landing speeds are somewhere in the range of 90-115 kts., compared with 140+/- kts. for U.S. versions. These remained in service through 4 Dec. 1999.
The F-8J was an F-8E remanufactured to similar specs.
PUBLICATION : JANE'S CIVIL AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT UPGRADES PUBLICATION DATE : DECEMBER 13, 1994 EDITION : 1994-95 EQUIPMENT : AIRCRAFT - FIXED WING - MILITARY AIRCRAFT - TURBOJET COUNTRY : FRANCE PAGE : 58 COMPANY NAME : DASSAULT MODEL : DASSAULT (VOUGHT) F-8 CRUSADER UPGRADE TYPE : Carrier-based combat aircraft upgrade.PROGRAMME : Originally due to have been retired on 30 June 1993, the French Navy's Vought F-8E(FN) Crusader carrier-based interceptors will be updated for up to five more years of service before their operating squadron, 12 Flottille at Landivisiau, has completed conversion to Rafale Ms. In 1989, Dassault was contracted to determine the required changes, although work will be performed by the navy's own workshops at Atelier d'Aviation de Cuers, on 16 of the 20 Crusaders remaining from 42 delivered. Apart from a radar warning receiver, modifications are expected to concentrate on alleviation of airframe fatigue, replacement of wiring and ejection seats, and a navigation equipment update. Re-deliveries began in June 1992 and should be completed by December 1994.
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