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Republic XP-72

Military
Republic XP-72

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The Republic XP-72 is an American fighter that first flew in 1944. Measuring 11.2 meters long across a 12.5-meter wingspan, the single-engine design reaches 789 km/h maximum speed and carries 1,932 kilometers of range. The XP-72 explored advanced fighter concepts during World War II.

Specifications

Role
Fighter
Engines
1
First flight
1944
Length
11.2 m
Wingspan
12.5 m
Max speed
789 km/h
Range
1,932 km