Chance-Vought F7U-3 “Cutlass”
The DVHAA’s F7U-3 is Bureau# 129642. The aircraft began its service in September 1954 at the Naval Air Station Oceana, VA. Despite its minimal service time, the aircraft served with two Marine fighter squadrons and one attack squadron. In May 1957 the Navy retired the aircraft after it flew to Willow Grove for an airshow. The DVHAA acquired the aircraft in the early 1960s, where it was put on display.
It is not on display and currently awaits a major planned restoration.
This aircraft loan courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
Specifications
Bureau #:
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129642
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Built:
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Sptember 1954
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Crew:
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1
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Passengers:
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0
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Retired:
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1957
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Received:
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1962
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Restored by:
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DVHAA
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Restored:
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Pending
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Length:
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44′ 3″
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Height:
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14′ 7″
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Wingspan:
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38′ 8″
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Weight Empty:
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18,210 lbs
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Weight Loaded:
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31,642 lbs
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Powerplant:
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Westinghouse J46-WE-8A
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Thrust:
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4,600 lbs
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Max Speed:
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680 mph
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Range:
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660 miles
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Manufacturer:
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Chance-Vought
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Armarment:
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4 – 20mm M2 cannons
4 – Sparrow I Missiles
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Ordnance:
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Ceiling:
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40,000 ft
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Status:
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Under Restoration
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Please contact the museum if you have any information, comments, or recollections of the F7U-3 Cutlass.