Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Military
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The Republic XF-12 Rainbow is an American strategic reconnaissance aircraft that first flew in 1946. Powered by four engines spanning 39.4 meters, the 28.6-meter fuselage carries seven crew members and reaches 756.4 km/h maximum speed. The Rainbow represented the pinnacle of World War II-era reconnaissance technology.
Specifications
- Role
- Strategic aerial reconnaissance
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 7
- Engines
- 4
- First flight
- 1946
- Length
- 28.6 m
- Wingspan
- 39.4 m
- Max speed
- 756 km/h