Convair XF-92 | |
|---|---|
| Maa | Yhdysvallat |
| Rooli | Torjuntahävittäjän ilma-alukset |
| Ensimmäinen lento | 18. syyskuuta 1948 |
| Rakennettu | 1 |
Nniiden Convair XF-92 (alkuperäiseltä nimeltään XP-92) oli varhainen yhdysvaltalainen deltasiipinen lentokone. Alun perin se suunniteltiin pistepuolustukseksi, mutta sitä käytettiin myöhemmin puhtaasti kokeellisiin tarkoituksiin. Se johti kuitenkin siihen, että Convair käytti delta-siipeä useissa malleissa, mukaan lukien F-102 Delta Dagger, F-106 Delta Dart, B-58 Hustler, Yhdysvaltain laivaston F2Y Sea Dart sekä VTOL FY Pogo.
Lähde: Convair XF-92 Wikipediassa
| Convair XF-92 | |
|---|---|
| Valokuvaajat | Johannes Pahus, Vladimir Jakubov |
| Lokalisointi | Kansallinen ilma- ja avaruusmuseo, Washington DC |
| Valokuvat | 113 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Convair XF-92A Dart was a single-seat, experimental jet aircraft developed for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in the late 1940s. Although initially conceived as a prototype interceptor (designations XF-92/YF-92), its true significance lies in its role as a pure research vehicle. The XF-92A was the first American jet aircraft to fly with a delta wing configuration. Based on aerodynamic research by German engineer Alexander Lippisch, this radical wing shape was crucial to Convair’s supersonic aircraft development. The XF-92A successfully proved the feasibility of the delta wing design for high-speed flight, directly leading to the development of the F-102 Delta Dagger and the B-58 Hustler.
| Property | Typical Value (XF-92A) |
|---|---|
| Rooli | Experimental/Research Aircraft (Delta Wing) |
| National Origin | Yhdysvallat |
| Valmistaja | Convair |
| First Flight | 18. syyskuuta 1948 |
| miehistö | 1 (Pilot) |
| pituus | 12.83 m (42 ft 1 in) |
| Siipiväli | 9.55 m (31 ft 4 in) |
| Gross Weight | 6,890 kg (15,198 lb) |
Powerplant and Delta Features
- Engine: Initially a General Electric J33-A-21 turbojet, later upgraded to a Allison J33-A-29 turbojet with afterburner.
- Thrust (Max): Approx. 3,400 lbf (15 kN) (original J33); 8,300 lbf (37 kN) (upgraded J33-A-29 with afterburner).
- Aerodynamics: The delta wing featured a 60-degree sweep along the leading edge. The absence of a conventional horizontal stabilizer meant the single control surfaces (elevons) handled both pitch and roll control.
- Maximum Speed: The upgraded version was capable of speeds approaching the speed of sound, with Mach 0.95 being achieved during flight testing.
- Key Contribution: The XF-92A was vital in studying the flight characteristics of the delta wing, particularly issues related to high angle-of-attack handling and high-speed stability.
Program Legacy and Impact
- Pilot Feedback: Test pilots, including Chuck Yeager, praised the aircraft’s high-speed handling but noted poor low-speed maneuverability, particularly during landing approach, which required high pitch angles.
- Influence: The XF-92A is considered the direct predecessor to all of Convair’s supersonic delta wing interceptors and bombers, setting the path for aircraft such as the F-102 Delta Dagger, the F-106 Delta Dart, and the B-58 Hustler strategic bomber.
- Retirement: The sole prototype flew over 250 times and was retired in 1953 after successfully completing its primary research objectives.
- Preservation: The single XF-92A built (AF Ser. No. 46-682) is now on permanent display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
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