The North American F-107 is a prototype aircraft that was North American Aviation 's entry in a United States Air Force tactical fighter-bomber design competition of the 1950s, based on the …

Jan 4, 2012 · The F-107 was conceived as a nuclear-capable, fighter-bomber version of the F-100 Super Sabre, with a recessed weapons bay under the fuselage. One requirement was to carry …

The F-107A was a mid-1950s development of the successful F-100 Super Sabre. Special features of the F-107A included an engine air intake above the cockpit, an all-moving vertical fin, and a …

The F-107 was considerably larger and heavier than the F-100, but it was powered by the new Pratt & Whitney J75 turbojet delivering 24,500 pounds of thrust, 50% more thrust than the …

5 days ago · NASA found the planes to be so unreliable that they were quickly retired. These two aircraft survive in museums. The lasting legacy of the F-107 is the air intakes located above …

Jan 17, 2024 · Artist concept of a North American F-107A performing a zero-length launch from a mobile platform at a remote location. airplane is transported on a separate dispersal trail-er, …

The F-107 was designed for an Air Force competition to select a new all-weather fighter-bomber. The design originated as a redesigned F-100, but it quickly became apparent that the Air …

Sep 10, 2024 · On landing the drogue parachute did not deploy and due to the high speed on rollout, the nose gear strut collapsed, causing minor damage to the new aircraft. The F-107A …

Sep 17, 2023 · The F-107 was designed for a US Air Force (USAF) competition to select a new all-weather fighter-bomber.

Jul 7, 2011 · Special features included an all-moving vertical fin; a control system which permitted the plane to roll at supersonic speeds; and a system (Variable Area Inlet Duct) which …