Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor - A Short History
Channel: A Short History
Date: 13/07/2022

The Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor was a prototype interceptor that used a jet engine for most flight, and was aided by four rocket during climb and interception. The Thunderceptor was based on the  Republic F-84 Thunderjet, and had an unusual swept-wing design. 

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Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_XF-91_Thunderceptor, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) - the text has been remixed and shortened

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