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Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor

Interceptor aircraft
The Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor is a mixed-propulsion prototype interceptor aircraft, developed by Republic Aviation. The aircraft would use a jet engine for most flight, and a cluster of four small rocket engines for added thrust during climb... Wikipedia
Engine types: General Electric J47 and Reaction Motors XLR11
First flight: May 9, 1949
Top speed: 984 mph
Manufacturer: Republic Aviation
Number of seats: 1
Range: 1,168 mi
Cruise speed: 560 mph