Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech
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The Republic XF-84H "Thunderscreech" was an American 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 aerodynamic deficiencies and engine reliability problems, resulting in the program's cancellation.[1] Its name, Thunderscreech, is a reference to its extremely loud supersonic propeller.
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XF-84H "Thunderscreech" | |
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XF-84H serial number 51-17060 in flight, with the ram air turbine extended | |
Role | Experimental fighter |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Republic Aviation |
First flight | 22 July 1955 |
Primary user | United States Air Force |
Number built | 2 |
Developed from | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
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