Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 21, 2025
Photo via NASA The F5D was born from the Douglas F4D Skyray and was initially designated the F4D-2N, intended as an all-weather variant of the original aircraft. Originally fitted with a Westinghouse J40 engine generating 7,300 pounds of thrust, the Skylancers airframe demanded more power.
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