Vought F7U Cutlass
carrier-based fighter-bomber aircraft family
The Vought F7U Cutlass is a navalized fighter aircraft that served in the U.S. Navy. It was used for the Cold War, from American aircraft carriers. None were sold to other countries. Some Vought F7U Cutlass were modified for aerial reconnaissance as F7U-3P. It was used by the Blue Angels in 1953.
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Vought F7U Cutlass. | |
Role | Fighter aircraft |
National origin | USA. |
Manufacturer | Vought |
First flight | 1948 |
Introduction | 1951 |
Status | Out of service |
Primary user | US Navy |
Number built | 320 |