Long takeoff run and a terminal pitch-up right from rotation.
I think this video supports my armchair investigation......which was based on basic physics as well as not believing the reports that the pitch up started AFTER it climbed 200 meters.
The F7U cutlass had main landing gear that would move forward to bring the pivot point closer to the center of lift because of the same issues I mentioned earlier in this thread concerning the jetpod.
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My dad flew the F7U a few times and was very glad then it was dropped from the navy inventory..........of course he also turned down a blue angel's gig.