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Republic XF-91 'Thunderceptor'

Description
  Manufacturer:Republic


  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
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United States Air Force MuseumWright-PattersonOhio

XF-91 on display

United States Air Force Museum
    


 

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