Cutlass went through considerable development, it paved the way for the superb Crusader. Late series F7U-3M with an F8U-1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948Vought F8U / F-8 Crusader - СШАUSA - 1955

A North American XFJ-1 in flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American FJ-1 Fury - СШАUSA - 1946

Skipper of VF-51, Cdr Peter Aurand, made the only deck-run takeoff with an FJ-1. He barely dribbled off the bow of the USS ‘Boxer’. All further launches were by catapult.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American FJ-1 Fury - СШАUSA - 1946

Towards the end of the Korean War, the No.3 XFJ-2 BuNo 39055 flies wing on the No.3 XFJ-1 133756. The first three XFJ-2s were essentially navalised F-86E Sabres, one with armament changed and two with hooks and catapult fittings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American FJ-1 Fury - СШАUSA - 1946North American FJ-2/3/4 Fury - СШАUSA - 1951

FJ-1 BuNo 120347, was used at ‘Pax’ River by both Electronics Test and Tactical Test, serving out its days with the reserves at NAS Olathe, Kansas

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American FJ-1 Fury - СШАUSA - 1946

North American FJ-1 Fury.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American FJ-1 Fury - СШАUSA - 1946

No.3 XF7U-1 122474 prior to fitting the Solar afterburners to the J34s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948

The pilot-first Cutlass surprisingly had poor landing visibility from the cockpit. F7U-1 124415 takes off from the ‘cat’ on CVB-41.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948

View of BuNo 128451, the first production F7U-1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948

F7U "Катлэсс"
View of BuNo 128451, the first production F7U-1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948

Pilot of late-model F7U-3s enjoyed excellent visibility, even to the rear

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948

First of the XF7U-1S, BuNo 122474 shows the clean lines and advanced concepts that intrigued the Navy

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948

Vought F7U-3 Cutlass.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948

The 30 production F6U-1 Pirates (BuNo 122491 illustrated) averaged only 31.5 hours of flight time each before being scrapped.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F6U Pirate - СШАUSA - 1946

Vought F6U-1 Pirate.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F6U Pirate - СШАUSA - 1946