Douglas
F4D Skyray
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A modified delta-wing aircraft, the XF4D first flew in 1951. The
second prototype set a world speed record of 753 mph in 1953.
Problems with the proposed Westinghouse J40 engine led to adoption of the
Pratt & Whitney J57 with production deliveries to the Navy beginning
in 1956.
The F4D was used in front-line service until the late 1960s. It was
redesignated the F-6 in 1962.
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 | F4D: U.S. Navy (prior to 1962) |
| F-6: U.S. Navy (after 1962) |
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| Stuff
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Book:
Douglas F4D Skyray
Nick Williams |
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Display Model:
1/32 scale
mahogany |
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