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North American XF-108 Rapier

48.6k Noman0rumeral  8.7 years ago

Controls; VTOL down for weapons bay; 1-3= missiles. [Description] The North American XF-108 Rapier was a proposed long-range, high-speed interceptor aircraft designed by North American Aviation intended to defend the United States from supersonic Soviet strategic bombers. The aircraft would have cruised at speeds around Mach 3 (2,300 mph; 3,700 km/h) with an unrefueled combat radius over 1,000 nautical miles (1,900 km; 1,200 mi), and was equipped with radar and missiles offering engagement ranges up to 100 miles (160 km) against bomber-sized targets. please enjoy and thank you

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 61.3ft (18.7m)
  • Length 89.1ft (27.1m)
  • Height 18.3ft (5.6m)
  • Empty Weight 16,049lbs (7,279kg)
  • Loaded Weight 56,786lbs (25,758kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.424
  • Wing Loading 23.5lbs/ft2 (115.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,411.6ft2 (224.0m2)
  • Drag Points 5457

Parts

  • Number of Parts 125
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 699
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    101k Wallaby

    @Noman0rumeral oh cool.

    8.7 years ago
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    @TheGuyWhoFliesToGetHisPie No built along side it, it was intended to also escort the XB-70

    8.7 years ago
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    101k Wallaby

    Very cool. Predecessor to the XB-70 Valkyrie?

    8.7 years ago
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    Beaultiful XF-108 Rapier! I shall up ite this!

    8.7 years ago