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Republic XP-91 Thunderceptor 46-0681
Republic XP-91 Thunderceptor 46-0681 4 May 1949: 0680 (1st prototype) first flight. 14 October 1949: 0681 first flight. Summer 1951:engine failed on take-off summer 1951 at Edwards AFB, requiring an immediate landing, the pilot exited the burning airframe just as the tail melted off. 0681 was then fitted with a butterfly tail, for further flight testing and later scrapped. Date: circa 1950
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1949 1950 1951 Airframe Burning Butterfly Edwards Failed Fitted Landing Melted Pilot Prototype Requiring Scrapped Tail Take Off Testing Exited
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This photograph showcases the Republic XP-91 Thunderceptor 46-0681 during its early testing phases. The XP-91 Thunderceptor, also known as the Republic 0680 and 0681, was a single-seat, jet-powered interceptor aircraft developed by Republic Aviation Company in the late 1940s. The first flight of the 1st prototype, 0680, took place on 4 May 1949. Following this successful test, the 2nd prototype, 0681, made its maiden flight on 14 October 1949. Unfortunately, during summer 1951 at Edwards Air Force Base, the engine of 0681 failed on take-off, leading to an immediate landing. The pilot managed to safely exit the burning airframe just as the tail began to melt off. The aircraft was then fitted with a butterfly tail for further flight testing before ultimately being scrapped. This photograph, taken circa 1950, captures the sleek and innovative design of the Republic XP-91 Thunderceptor during a pivotal moment in its development. The image offers a unique glimpse into the history of aviation, highlighting the risks and challenges faced by test pilots during the era of jet engine technology.
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