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United States
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Manufacturer:
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Republic Aviation Corp.
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Role/Function:
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Bomber (with fighter capabilities).
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Serial Number:
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57-5873
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Model Number/Mk #:
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n/a
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Crew:
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1
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Power Plant:
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1 - Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W Turbojet engine with 24,000 lbs. of thrust.
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Maximum Speed:
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1,372 mph. (Mach 2.08)
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Cruising Speed:
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545 mph.
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Service Ceiling:
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48,500 ft.
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Range:
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2,210 mi.
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Weights:
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Empty: 27,500 lbs.
Loaded: 36,673 lbs.
Maximum: 53,000 lbs
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Wing Span:
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34 ft. 11 in.
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Length:
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67 ft.
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Height:
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19 ft. 8 in.
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Wing Area:
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385 ft²
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Armament:
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1 - T-171 Vulcan 20mm cannon @ 6,000 rounds per minute; 14,000 lbs of bombs.
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Cost:
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$2,140,000.00
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Number Built:
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833
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# in Current Service:
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None.
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MUSEUM HOURS
April 1- September 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
October 1 - March 31
10:00am - 4:00pm
The museum is open
daily year round (weather permitting),
except for the
following days:
New Year's Day,
Easter,
Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.
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