Republic XP-72

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The Republic XP-72 was an experimental high-speed American fighter aircraft prototype developed during World War II as an advanced derivative of the P-47 Thunderbolt.

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Republic XP-72 canonical 2
Republic XP‑72 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf World War II aircraft
prototype fighter aircraft
airframeMaterial metal
cancellationReason changing wartime requirements
shift in emphasis to jet-powered fighters
category United States fighter aircraft
experimental aircraft
conflict World War II
countryOfOrigin United States
crew 1
designedBy Republic Aviation engineering team
developedFrom Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
developmentLocation Farmingdale, New York
developmentReason advanced high-speed derivative of P-47 Thunderbolt
engineConfiguration single radial engine
engineType Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major
era World War II
firstFlightDate 1944-02-02
firstFlightYear 1944
intendedArmament 4 × 37 mm cannon (alternative configuration)
6 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns
intendedUser United States Army Air Forces
introduced never entered operational service
landingGear retractable tailwheel landing gear
manufacturer Republic Aviation
maximumSpeed approximately 490 mph
approximately 789 km/h
numberBuilt 2
powerplantPower approximately 3000 hp
programOutcome cancelled
propellerType contra-rotating propellers
propulsion piston engine
role fighter aircraft
high-speed interceptor
status prototype only
tailConfiguration conventional tail
USMilitaryDesignation XP-72
wingConfiguration low-wing monoplane
wingType elliptical wing (derived from P-47)

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Alexander Kartveli designed Republic XP-72
United States Army Air Forces fighter programs aircraftDeveloped Republic XP‑72
linked to: Republic XP-72
XP-72 prototype fighter designation Republic XP-72