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Republic XF-12 Rainbow

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Republic XF-12 Rainbow

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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.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Strategic aerial reconnaissance
Origine
United States
Équipage
7
Moteurs
4
Premier vol
1946
Longueur
28,6 m
Envergure
39,4 m
Vitesse maximale
756 km/h