Douglas F4D Skyray (later designated F-6 Skyray) was a carrier-based supersonic fighter-interceptor produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Known affectionately by pilots as the "Ford" (due to its "F-Four-D" designation), the Skyray was a specialized high-altitude interceptor designed to defend carrier groups against enemy bombers. Key Highlights Unique Design: It featured a distinctive delta wing with rounded tips, inspired by the aerodynamic research of Ger