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Republic XF-91 'Thunderceptor'
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Description
Manufacturer: | Republic |
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Base model: | F-91 |
Designation: | XF-91 |
Nickname: | Thunderceptor |
Designation System: | U.S. Air Force |
Designation Period: | 1948-Present |
Basic role: | Fighter |
Status: | Experimental |
Crew: | Pilot |
First Flew: | 1949/05/09 |
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Specifications
Length: | 43' 3" | 13.1 m |
Height: | 18' 1" | 5.5 m |
Wingspan: | 31' 3" | 9.5 m |
Gross Weight: | 28,298 lb | 12,834 kg |
Max Weight: | 28,300 lb | 12,834 kg |
Propulsion
No. of Engines: | 1 |
Powerplant: | General Electric J47 (&6,000lb reaction rocket) |
Thrust (each): | 6,700 lb | 3,038 kg |
Performance
Cruise Speed: | 560 mph | 901 km/h | 487 kt |
Max Speed: | 984 mph | 1,584 km/h | 856 kt |
Ceiling: | 48,700 ft | 14,843 m |
Examples of this type may be found at
XF-91 on display
 United States Air Force Museum | | | | |
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