North American XF-108 Rapier
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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
Specifications
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
@Noman0rumeral oh cool.
@TheGuyWhoFliesToGetHisPie No built along side it, it was intended to also escort the XB-70
Very cool. Predecessor to the XB-70 Valkyrie?
Beaultiful XF-108 Rapier! I shall up ite this!