As part of the Crusader upgrade program, 87 F-8Cs were remanufactured as F-8Ks. Most of them were issued to Marine squadrons, although a few Navy utility squadrons operated them. As compared to the F-8C, the F-8K featured underwing pylons and a new cockpit lighting system.
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