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Description
| Manufacturer: | Republic |
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| Base model: | P-91 | ||
| Designation: | XP-91 | ||
| Nickname: | Thunderceptor | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | ||
| Designation Period: | 1925-1947 | ||
| Basic role: | Pursuit | ||
| 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
| Museum | City | State |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
XF-91 on display
United States Air Force Museum |
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