First prototype flew in March of 1955. By 1976, around 100 F-8 were built. 12500 kg Max. The cockpit is overlooking a short, rounded nose with a large air intake underneath it. Main gear retracts into the narrow fuselage.
All payload is carried on the external underwing stores.
A-7 is one of the main bombers of the US Navy and USAF, as well as US National Guard. The development of A-7 began in 1964 and the first flight was made in 1965. A total of 1545 A-7 of different modifications were built between 1966 and 1983.