Another consideration for the fun factor of an F-8 would be when it was available.
The F-8A entered service in 1957 and by 1966 it was deemed that there weren't enough to be remanufactured into F-8M.
The F-8B entered service in 1958. Beginning in 1965, 63 were rebuilt to F-8L standard and remained in service until 1976.
The F-8C entered service in 1959. Beginning in 1965, 87 were rebuilt to F-8K standard and remained in service until 1976.
The F-8D entered service in 1961. Beginning in 1967, 89 were rebuilt to F-8H standard and remained in US service until 1973. 35 F-8H were transferred to the Philippines as F-8P in 1977 and served until 1991.
The F-8E entered service in 1962. Beginning in 1968, 136 were rebuilt to F-8J standard and remained in service until 1976.
The French F-8E(FN) entered service in 1964. Starting in 1982 the remaining 17 planes were upgraded to a different F-8P standard than the Philippines, with the 'P' meaning Prolonge. These planes held on to 1999, but had not been used operationally since 1991.
I'm thinking since the F-8E, F-8J and French Crusaders are all closely related that a 4 variant pack might work best if one were to make an F8U module.
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