The National Interest

F7U Cutlass Fighter Jet Was Hated—By Its Own Pilots

Here’s What You Need to Know: The prototype first flew in September 1948, and problems began almost immediately. Rex Beisel designed the legendary F4U Corsair fighter, a World War II piston ...
The National Interest

F7U Cutlass: U.S. Navy Pilots Hated This Terrible Fighter Jet

Rex Beisel designed the legendary F4U Corsair fighter, a World War II piston heavyweight that served through the Korea conflict and was “one of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ finest fighters,” ...
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F7U Cutlass: Named Like a Muscle Car, Dangerous to Match

Form doesn't always follow function when it comes to fighter jets. Even planes that look like spaceships and feature the latest technology can have too much hope invested in them far too quickly. Such ...
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This Is The Most Difficult US Navy Jet To Land On An Aircraft Carrier, According To Aviators

For most mere mortals, the act of landing a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier is beyond comprehension. Experienced pilots count it among the most difficult maneuvers to perform. Even if we look at ...