The Douglas F4D Skyray (later redesignated F-6 Skyray) is an American carrier-based supersonic fighter / interceptor designed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company.

The F4D Skyray emerged from a study of delta-wing technology in aviation design. Built as a high-speed, high-altitude interceptor, the F4D holds the distinction of being the first carrier...

Sep 14, 2022 · The F4D Skyray (affectionately nicknamed the "Ford" for its "F", "Four" and "D" used in the designation) stemmed from a 1947 United States Navy requirement to field a competitive Mach 1 …

On October 3, 1953, Lieutenant Commander James B. Verdin reached as speed of 752.944 M.P.H. in the XF4D-1 over a three-kilometer course, the Skyray becoming the first carrier aircraft to hold the …

The Douglas F4D Skyray (later redesignated F-6 Skyray) is an American carrier-based fighter/interceptor built by the Douglas Aircraft Company.

4 days ago · The F4D Skyray holds the distinction of being the first carrier-launched aircraft to hold the worlds absolute speed record at 752.943 miles per hour. It was also the first fighter aircraft of the …

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Aug 1, 2024 · The Gray Knights became the first Navy squadron to achieve operational status bat-winged jet fighter - the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray.

May 22, 2025 · The Douglas Aircraft Company F4D-1 Skyray was a single-place, single-engine, transonic all-weather interceptor, designed to operated from the United States Navy’s aircraft carriers.

The Douglas F4D Skyray (later redesignated F-6 Skyray) is an American carrier-based supersonic fighter/interceptor designed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company.