Convair XF-92 | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 미국 |
| 역할 | 요격기 항공기 |
| 첫 비행 | 1948년 9월 18일 |
| 내장 | 1 |
Tthe 컨베어 XF-92 (원래 XP-92로 지정됨)는 초기 미국 델타 윙 항공기였습니다. 원래는 지점 방어 요격기로 고안된 이 설계는 나중에 순전히 실험 목적으로 사용되었습니다. 그러나 이로 인해 Convair는 F-102 Delta Dagger, F-106 Delta Dart, B-58 Hustler, 미 해군의 F2Y Sea Dart, VTOL FY Pogo를 포함한 여러 설계에 델타 윙을 사용하게 되었습니다.
| 컨베어 XF-92 | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 존 헥, 블라디미르 야쿠보프 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | 국립 항공 우주 박물관, 워싱턴 DC |
| 사진 | 113 |
참고 항목:
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) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Experimental/Research Aircraft (Delta Wing) |
| National Origin | 미국 |
| 제조업체 | 콘베어 |
| First Flight | 1948년 9월 18일 |
| 승무원 | 1 (Pilot) |
| 길이 | 12.83 m (42 ft 1 in) |
| 윙스 팬 | 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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