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Title: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: TwinBoom on May 28, 2011, 05:01:01 PM: (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/Republic_XF-12_Rainbow.jpg)
General characteristics

Length: 93 ft 9 in (RC-2 version 98 ft 9 in) (28.56 m)
Wingspan: 129 ft 2 in (RC-2 version 129 ft 2 in) (39.37 m)
Height: 28 ft 1 in (RC-2 version 29 ft 11 in) (8.55 m)
Wing area: 1,640 ft² (RC-2 version 1,640 ft²) (152.36 m²)
Empty weight: 65,000 lb (RC-2 version 67,000 lb) (29,483 kg)
Loaded weight: 101,400 lb (RC-2 version 114,200 lb) (45,994 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 101,400 lb (RC-2 version 114,200 lb) (45,994 kg)
Powerplant: 4× Pratt & Whitney R-4360-31 Radial engine, 3,250 hp (2,423 kW each) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 470+ mph (RC-2 version 450 mph) (756 km/h)
Range: 4,500 miles (RC-2 version 4,100 miles) (7,242 km)
Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (RC-2 version 40,000 ft) (13,716 m)
Rate of climb: 5,000+ ft/min (RC-2 version 5,000+ ft/min) (1,524 m/min)
Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
Power/mass: hp/lb (kW/kg

My Dad flew these over Japan Africa and Germany all in one Sortie
He used Experimental C-47`s to refuel in the air
Come on HTC
WE NEED THIS NOW!!!!!!
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: PFactorDave on May 28, 2011, 05:04:42 PM: :huh
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: gyrene81 on May 28, 2011, 05:13:51 PM: (http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5w9uDfqNHtJBa8rRFtH9tYRMj_pKW6w8ynpGLay5JXpNMpMaI9A&t=1)

that's hilarious!!!

go look at the p-82 discussion dave... :lol
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: PFactorDave on May 28, 2011, 05:16:04 PM: Quote from: gyrene81 on May 28, 2011, 05:13:51 PM
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5w9uDfqNHtJBa8rRFtH9tYRMj_pKW6w8ynpGLay5JXpNMpMaI9A&t=1)

that's hilarious!!!

go look at the p-82 discussion dave... :lol

yup, saw it
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: iron650 on May 28, 2011, 06:01:59 PM: It was a prototype. Also, the first thing logged was that it was damaged in 1947.
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: AWwrgwy on May 28, 2011, 06:41:42 PM: Quote from: iron650 on May 28, 2011, 06:01:59 PM
It was a prototype. Also, the first thing logged was that it was damaged in 1947.

(http://www2.cityofarkadelphia.com:8080/CityOfArkadelphia/departments-1/parks-and-recreation/special-events/youth-sports-complex-festival/IMG_2070.JPG/image_preview)

one

wrongway
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: jolly22 on May 28, 2011, 07:53:16 PM: Xf-12.....

AND its called rainbow.... so no.
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: iron650 on May 28, 2011, 08:03:33 PM: Quote from: jolly22 on May 28, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
AND its called rainbow.... so no.

Must generat lots of firepower. Does anyone else see anything about a mission if it flew in any? I can't. What's the armament?
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: TwinBoom on May 28, 2011, 09:26:49 PM: Quote from: AWwrgwy on May 28, 2011, 06:41:42 PM
(http://www2.cityofarkadelphia.com:8080/CityOfArkadelphia/departments-1/parks-and-recreation/special-events/youth-sports-complex-festival/IMG_2070.JPG/image_preview)

one

wrongway

:rofl :banana:
Quote from: jolly22 on May 28, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
Xf-12.....

AND its called rainbow.... so no.

2
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: gyrene81 on May 28, 2011, 09:41:20 PM: Quote from: iron650 on May 28, 2011, 08:03:33 PM
Must generat lots of firepower. Does anyone else see anything about a mission if it flew in any? I can't. What's the armament?
number 3? :lol :rofl
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: StokesAk on May 28, 2011, 09:44:59 PM: :lol

(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x465/iluvatar18/dancing_trollface.gif)
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: Stoney on May 29, 2011, 12:19:12 AM: Quote from: jolly22 on May 28, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
Xf-12.....

AND its called rainbow.... so no.

:O You know when Jolly says it has no place in game, it has no place in game...
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: Rino on May 29, 2011, 07:41:28 AM: I don't know, we don't have any 4 engined FIGHTERS in the game yet :D
Title: Re: Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Post by: 321BAR on May 29, 2011, 08:18:51 AM: Quote from: Stoney on May 29, 2011, 12:19:12 AM
:O You know when Jolly says it has no place in game, it has no place in game...
3 :aok