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Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:39 pm
This had to be pretty impressive for 1943! Testing stopped in '44.
Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:48 pm
Although it burned in flight test I think it is the most beautiful airplane ever built. Well number 2 to a Staggerwing anyway.
Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:51 pm
Ive read that the first one had a engine fire, but made it down. And the second one was never completed. But they mentioned that if you look at it head on it resembles the SR71. (COOL)
Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:05 pm
the xp67 was cutting edge stuff, way before it's time in many aspects, physically gorgeous, & pre medieval stealthy before we even new the science. as to engine tech stuff, no clue...... but hi tech & way advanced for it's time. the project was so advanced, that's what killed it.
Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:12 pm
i wonder how it would have stacked up against the hughes xf11 recon fighter??? both super radical designs!!
Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:34 am
tom d. friedman wrote:the xp67 was cutting edge stuff, way before it's time in many aspects...... but hi tech & way advanced for it's time. the project was so advanced, that's what killed it.
This about sums it up!
"Despite repeated modifications the aircraft suffered from generally poor performance and dangerous handling characteristics."
Just because it looks good doesn't necessarily mean it will fly well.
Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:56 am
Nice story about the type engine powering this plane, take a look.
http://www.enginehistory.org/iv-1430.htm
Jeff St-Pierre
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