A Pratt & Whitney J48-P-6A turbojet provided the power to propel the 18,721 lb aircraft to over 570 mph, with a service ceiling of 42,800 ft. In 1953, two Vought F7U Cutlass aircraft were provided ...

Lastly, the Vought F7U Cutlass had an unusual design but was underpowered and unreliable, leading to its early retirement. The fighter jet might be the most iconic aircraft type in the annals of ...

Another Cutlass snags the net. In the final sequence, from July 14, 1955, an F7U-3 lands short; the only fatality was pilot LCDR Jay Alkire of the VF-124 Stingrays. Explore Subscribe Newsletters ...