Republic XF-84H

The 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 cancellation of the program.

The Republic XF-84H "Thunderscreech" was an experimental American-built turboprop aircraft based on the F-84F Thunderstreak.1
* Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech (1955) Single-engine single-seat fighter. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft.2
In the Republic XF-84H (fastest prop ever) the double XT-40 was fitted with a single prop - harking back to Heinkel 177 days! __________________ http://www.abpic.co.uk/search.php?q=...3

Made by Republic Aviation.

It is the successor of the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak .

Republic XF-84H Thunderstreak, but this used the aforementioned XT-40 coupled engine to drive a single propeller, when it usually drove contra-props.4
* Republic XF-84H "Thunderscreech" - conversion of 2 F-84 Thunderjets to turboprop with supersonic propellor * McDonnell XF-85 Goblin 5
Jet Or Prop
jet
Height Alt
4.67 m
Predecessor
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Engine(jet)
Allison T40
Length Alt
15.67 m
Thrust Main
5
850 hp
Lists
* List of military aircraft of the United States
Range Main
120000.0
Loaded Weight Main
27046.0
Max Speed Alt
837.0
Max Speed Main
520 mph
See Also
* Aircraft noise
Developed From
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Height Main
467.36
Ceiling Main
>40
000 ft
Number Built
2
Crew
1
Thrust/weight
1
Thrust Alt
4365
Climb Rate Main
5000.0
Area Main
30.75 m
Primary user
Span Alt
10.18 m
Plane Or Copter?
Manufacturer
First Flight
22
Number Of Jets
1
Loaded Weight Alt
12293.0
Type of jet
Climb Rate Alt
91200.0
Length Main
1567.18
Span Main
1018.5400000000001
Range Alt
3200.0
Similar Aircraft
* Consolidated Vultee XP-81* Douglas A2D Skyshark* McDonnell XF-88B* Ryan XF2R Dark Shark
Related
* Republic F-84 Thunderjet* Republic F-84F Thunderstreak* Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor
Empty Weight Main
17892.0
Ceiling Alt
14
600 m
Empty Weight Alt
8132.0
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