Convair XF-92
Convair · United States · first flew 1948 · fighter
The Convair XF-92 was an American delta-wing first-generation jet prototype, originally conceived as a point-defence interceptor.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, delta |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single turbojet in the fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Pure delta wing with no horizontal tailplane
- Single turbojet in the fuselage
- Single-seat experimental jet with one tall fin
A small delta jet with a tall fin and no tailplane, powered by an Allison J33 afterburning turbojet.
Specifications
- The Convair XF-92 has a length of 12.95 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.55 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 1155 km/h (718 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was redesignated from XP-92 in 1948 and first flew on 18 September 1948. Convair found independently that a thin delta wing greatly improved the earlier design.
Variants
Only one was built, and it was later used purely for experimental purposes.
Where you'll see it
It led Convair to use the delta wing on the F-102 Delta Dagger, F-106 Delta Dart, B-58 Hustler, F2Y Sea Dart and Pogo.
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