Watch the legendary Vought F-8 Crusader attempt a daring no-catapult takeoff from an aircraft carrier in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020! Known as "The Last of the Gunfighters," this Cold War-era jet pushes its engines to the limit to lift off from the short carrier deck. Full afterburner, full power... will it make it? Enjoy this thrilling takeoff challenge and feel the roar of jet aviation history! 👉 If you love aviation content, don’t forget to like and follow the page for more! #airplanelov

The Vought F-8 Crusader is perhaps best remembered for having many nicknames. Thanks to its supersonic speed and how it could safely takeoff even with its wings folded, pilots liked calling it "the sports car of the Navy." Deck crew members fondly referred to the aircraft as "The Gator" because the engine's air intakes were not very high above the ground and had the power to suck in a man. | Dark Documentaries

3.4K views · 81 reactions | The Vought F-8 Crusader was a groundbreaking fighter jet, earning its place in history as the U.S. Navy’s first supersonic aircraft. | The War Rooms | Facebook