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North American XF-108 Rapier

F-108A Rapier was last fighter from North American Aviation.
Project for a Mach 3+ long-range interceptor. Planned for XB-70 Valkyrie escort. Large delta wing, two G.E. J93 engines. Cancelled in September 1959.

General characteristics
Power plant	Two General Electric J93-GE-3AR turbojet
Thrust with afterburner	30,027 lb		133.6 kN
Wingspan	57.4 ft		17.50 m
Length	89 ft		27.12 m
Height	20.7 ft		6.32 m
Max. speed	1,980 mph		3,186 km/h
Ceiling	80,050 ft		24,400 m
Initial climb rate	18,000 ft/min		5,486 m/min
Range	combat	1,020 miles	1,641 km
Range	maximum	2,485 miles	4,000 km
Weight	empty	50,905 lb	23,090 kg
	combat	76,125 lb	34,530 kg
	maximum	102,540 lb	46,510 kg
Armament	3x AIM Hughes GAR-9 Falcon

Jirka Wagner