Vought built the aircraft in a remarkably short time, mostly because it was basically the same design as the [[F-8 Crusader]]. The first test aircraft (named after the World War II fighter) were delivered in 1964. | Vought built the aircraft in a remarkably short time, mostly because it was basically the same design as the [[F-8 Crusader]]. The first test aircraft (named after the World War II fighter) were delivered in 1964. |