Aeroplane Monthly 1982-07
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B.Gunston - The experimental Voodoos
Another view of the unarmed XF-88 46-525. With two 3,000lb thrust Westinghouse J34-WE-13s, the XF-88 was underpowered though its handling and endurance was found to be satisfactory.
The prototype XF-88 46-525. This aircraft was first flown on October 20, 1948, from Muroc Air Base, by Bob Edholm.
The prototype XF-88 46-525. This aircraft was first flown on October 20, 1948, from Muroc Air Base, by Bob Edholm.
The prototype XF-88, 46-525, was later fitted with a 2,650 h.p. Allison XT-35-A-5 for research into transonic and supersonic propellers. The Westinghouse turbojets were retained throughout the test programme.
Another view of the XF-88A. Flight trials of this aircraft were completed in June 1950.
The second XF-88, 46-526, was first flown on April 26, 1949, in an effort to increase its maximum speed two Westinghouse afterburners were fitted to the XJ-34-WE-13s and the designation of the aircraft changed to XF-88A.