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Republic XF-84H propellers, at idle, had a tip speed faster than the speed
of sound. They made the Republic XF-84H one of the loudest aircraft in the world earning it the name "Thunderscreech."
Two Republic XF-84H aircraft were built. The concept of the Republic XF-84H was to combine the acceleration of a propeller plane with the top speed of a jet fighter.
The J65 jet engine of the F-84F Thunderstreak was replaced with an Allison XF-40-A-1 turboprop engine. The propeller blades of the Republic XF-84H were only about four times longer than wide.
Republic XF-84H aircraft were plagued with excessive drive shaft vibrations. Between July 22, 1955 and Oct 9, 1956 the prototype made twelve flights of which only one was successful. The results of the Republic XF-84H experiment was a failure.
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Allison XF-40-A-1
1 x 5,850 shp
17,892 lbs.
27,046 lbs.
51' 5"
33' 5"
447 mph
520 mph
5,000 fpm est.
40,000 feet
2,000 miles
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Not a Radio
Control Airplane
Republic XF-84 H with wheels down.
Radio Control
Airplanes:
We have not been able to find any Republic XF-84H RC Airplanes. However if you are willing do a few modifications, K & A Models has a kit for a F84F radio control airplane for an electric ducted fan. Why not just put a motor with a propeller in the nose?
If you have built, or know of a Republic XF-84H radio control airplane scratch built, kit, plans or a ARF, we would appreciate hearing from you.
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