The Convair XF-92 (re-designated from XP-92 in 1948) is an American, delta wing, first-generation jet prototype. Originally conceived as a point-defence interceptor, the design was later used purely for experimental purposes and only one was built.

The XF-92A was the world's first jet aircraft to fly with the radical delta-wing configuration pioneered by Germany's Dr. Alexander Lippisch. Convair used the knowledge learned from the XF-92 to design the delta-wing F-102, the U.S. Air Force’s first operational supersonic interceptor.

Feb 28, 2014 · The Consolidated-Vultee Model 7002 aircraft was built as a flying mock-up to investigate delta wing behavior at low and high subsonic speeds for the proposed XF-92 delta wing interceptor.

The Lockheed F-94 Starfire is a first-generation jet powered all-weather day/night interceptor aircraft designed and produced by Lockheed Corporation. It was the first operational United States Air Force (USAF) fighter equipped with an afterburner as well as being the first jet-powered all-weather fighter to enter combat during the Korean War.

Oct 14, 2022 · The Convair XF-92 was the first serious attempt to incorporate delta wings, typically angled at 60 degrees, into the layout of an airplane. The brainchild of a former Nazi scientist, this ingenious innovation helped humanity finally harness and control the power of supersonic flight.

Feb 12, 2015 · The Convair XF-92A aircraft was powered by a Allison J-33-A turbo jet engine with an afterburner, and was unique in having America's first delta wing.

The Convair XF-92 was an early American delta-wing aircraft. Originally conceived as a point-defense interceptor, the design was later used purely for experimental purposes.

May 20, 2020 · That included the XF-92, the world’s first jet aircraft to feature the radical delta-wing design that resembled a paper airplane. It was so named because it resembled the Greek letter delta....

Feb 12, 2023 · The XF-92 was a trailblazing experimental aircraft developed by Convair, a division of General Dynamics, in the 1940s. It was the world’s first jet aircraft to fly with the radical delta wing configuration pioneered by Germany’s Dr. Alexander Lippisch.

Jan 11, 2016 · Convair manufactured one airframe. The XF-92A flew a total of 325 NACA flights between 1948-1953. Other flights were flown by Convair and the Air Force. This was a joint program among the NACA, the Air Force, and Convair to test the country’s first delta-wing aircraft.