Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech | |
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국가 | 미국 |
역할 | Experimental fighter |
첫 비행 | 22 July 1955 |
내장 | 2 |
Tthe Republic XF-84H “Thunderscreech” was an experimental turboprop aircraft derived from the F-84F Thunderstreak. Powered by a turbine engine that was mated to a supersonic propeller, the XF-84H had the potential of setting the unofficial air speed record for propeller-driven aircraft, but was unable to overcome teething aerodynamic deficiencies, resulting in the program’s cancellation
Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech Walk Around | |
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사진 작가 | 블라디미르 야쿠보프 |
로컬라이제이션 | USAF 국립 박물관 |
사진 | 93 |
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The Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech was an experimental turboprop aircraft derived from the F-84F Thunderstreak. It was designed to be the world’s fastest propeller-driven aircraft, and was also one of the loudest. The XF-84H had a slender fuselage with a large, adjustable-pitch propeller in the nose and a T-tail. The propeller was driven by a turbine engine that could produce up to 5,800 horsepower. The aircraft had a top speed of over 670 mph (1,080 km/h), which was faster than the speed of sound at sea level. However, the XF-84H also had many problems, such as excessive vibration, poor handling, and engine failures.
프로펠러는 25마일(40km) 떨어진 곳에서도 들을 수 있는 지속적인 음속 폭음을 발생시켜 지상 승무원과 인근 주민들에게 메스꺼움과 두통을 일으켰습니다. 소음은 또한 항공기의 무선 통신 및 항법 시스템을 방해했습니다. XF-84H는 조종사들에게 "Thunderscreech"라는 별명을, 지상 승무원들에게는 "Mighty Ear Banger"라는 별명을 붙였습니다. 1955년과 1956년 사이에 단 두 개의 프로토타입만 제작되고 테스트되었으며, 기술적인 어려움과 공군의 관심 부족으로 인해 프로그램이 취소되었습니다.
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