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XF-108 Rapier

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Auto Credit Based on 997Carrera's [CLOSED] Early military jets challenge

Made by North American Aviation, it never got to even wind tunnel test. It was a proposed interceptor and on paper was very capable. Taking many things learned frkm the XB-70 program, they wanted a similar interceptor that could match the speed of the XB-70 and excel at intercepting enemy bombers. On paper, it could cruise at mach 3, have a combat radius of 1,200 miles, and could target missiles from 100 miles away. It was cancelled in 1959 but it could have been a formidable jnterceptor if made in the time period it was proposed in. No activated groups for this one. Have a good flight! Leave an upvote if you like it.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor [CLOSED] Early military jets challenge
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 33.1ft (10.1m)
  • Length 48.2ft (14.7m)
  • Height 11.5ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 14,498lbs (6,576kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,641lbs (9,816kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 9.346
  • Wing Loading 55.7lbs/ft2 (272.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 388.5ft2 (36.1m2)
  • Drag Points 3066

Parts

  • Number of Parts 67
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 437