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Lockheed XF-90
The Lockheed XF-90 was built in response to a United States Air Force requirement for a long-range penetration fighter and bomber escort. The same requirement produced the McDonnell XF-88 Voodoo. Lockheed received a contract for two prototype XP-90s (redesignated XF-90 in 1948). The design was developed by Willis Hawkins and the Skunk Works team under Kelly Johnson. Two prototypes were built (s-n 46-687 and -688).
American YF-93A (like the Lockheed XF-90 penetration fighter) lost out
to McDonell's reconfigured Voodoo.
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Lockheed XF-90 and North American YF-93, the USAF (created in 1947)
reevaluated the need for bomber escort and terminated the Penetration
Fighter program in 1950.2
were the Lockheed XF-90 and the North American YF-93A. In 1948, the
XF-88 made its first flight. Handling was acceptable but the speed was
disappointing.3
Lockheed XF-90 What a beautiful plane!
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Lockheed XF-90 after emergency wheels-up landing
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The Lockheed XF-90 was a futuristic looking aircraft that never
achieved its design potential due to the anemic J34 engines employed.6
Made by Lockheed Corporation.
Lockheed XF-90, or 90A depending on engine fit. Ex XP-90.
46-687 first of two(?) protoypes.7
the Lockheed XF-90 had made its first flight on June 3, 1949.8
prototypes, including the Lockheed XF-90, and the North American
XF-93, which was a development of the Sabre.9
The Lockheed XF-90 was built in response to a United States Air Force
requirement for a long-range penetration fighter and bomber escort.10
and Lockheed XF-90, and 188 of North American's entry were
ordered on June 9, 1048.11
* Lockheed XF-90 – Or what’s left after sitting in the Nevada atomic
test range for a bunch of years
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Jet Or Prop
jet
Designer
Kelly Johnson (engineer)
Willis Hawkins
Engine(jet)
Westinghouse J34-WE-15
Length Alt
17.12 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
31060.0
Thrust Main
4100
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Range Main
2
300 mi
Loaded Weight Main
27200.0
Height Alt
4.80 m
Loading Main
79
Height Main
480.06
Max Speed Main
665 mph
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
14118.0
Ceiling Main
39000.0
Number Built
2
Crew
One
Thrust/weight
Loaded Weight Alt
12363.0
Unit Cost
5100000.0
US$5.1 million for the program
Thrust Alt
18.2
Armament
1200.0
Area Main
345.0
Span Alt
12.20 m
Plane Or Copter?
Manufacturer
Status
First Flight
3
Number Of Jets
2
Climb Rate Main
5555.0
Type of jet
Climb Rate Alt
28.2 m-s
Length Main
1711.96
Span Main
1219.2
Area Alt
32 m²
Range Alt
3680.0
Max Speed Alt
1064.0
Empty Weight Main
18050.0
Ceiling Alt
11
890 m
Category
Empty Weight Alt
8204.0
Loading Alt
386