Chance-Vought F6U "Pirate"
carrier-borne fighter
1946

     
   
     

The first prototype flew on October 2, 1946. Entered service in August 1949. 33 built.

Crew: 1
Engine: 1 x Westinghouse J34-WE-30, 1916kg
Wingspan: 10.1m
Length: 11.46m
Height: 3.94m
Wing area: 18.91m2		 Start mass: 5702kg
Empty mass: 3320kg
Max speed: 908kph
Ceiling: 14110m
Range: 1851km
Armament: 4 x 20mm cannons

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