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Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor

An experimental interceptor combining swept and variable-chord wings with turbojet and rocket propulsion.

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Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor, shown in the selected representative source image.Bzuk / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0Image source

An experimental interceptor combining swept and variable-chord wings with turbojet and rocket propulsion.

Primary roleInterceptor
First flight1949
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerRepublic Aviation Corporation
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing

Variants

DesignationTypeRoleRecorded operators
XF-91PrototypeInterceptorUnited States Air Force

Sources and further reading

Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.

  1. The Complete Book of Fighters: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Every Fighter Aircraft Built and Flown — Salamander · Tier 3