GIN227 Air Force Legends #227 – YF-93A Penetration Fighter

By William SimoneSoftbound53-pages, 4-color and 87-b&w photos, with 39 drawingsNorth American’s oft-forgotten YF-93A (NA-157) was an advanced version of the F-86A Sabre day fighter designed for the penetration fighter reqirement. It was originally designated the F-86C and was designed around NACA flush inlets and a 8,000 lb thrust J48 afterburning engine with three times the fuel of the F-86A, which gave it extremely long range. The two other penetration fighter candidates (the XF-88 and XF-90) had flown much earlier than the YF-93. All three types were not developed beyond the prototypes as the penetration fighter requirement was dropped by the Air Force. The aircraft sported F-86-style wings and tail mated to a new beffy fuselage with added electronics and 6-20mm cannon. The increased weight of the design led to a redesigned and strengthened dual-wheel main undercarrige. Only two-aircraft were built and the NACA flush intakes were replaced on ship one with conventional ram intakes resulting in increased overall performance. After retirement the two YF-93As were utilized at Moffett Field, CA, for further NACA testing before being scrapped.

The Legendary Aircraft Of World War Ii: Focke-Wulf Fw 190

Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Title:The Legendary Aircraft Of World War Ii: Focke-Wulf Fw 190ISBN13:9781518629655ISBN10:1518629652Author:Powell, Jack G. H. (Author)Description:Discover The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 In This Edition Of The Legendary Aircraft Of World War Ii The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Changed The Course Of World War Ii The Fw 190 Provided Increased Firepower And, At Low To Medium Altitude, Maneuverability Explore This Legendary Aircraft’s History, Development & Production, Operational History, & It’s Variants This Edition Also Serves As An Excellent Reference Source Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:CREATESPACEPublication Date:2015-10-14Weight:0.53 lbsDimensions:0.19 » H x 11.02 » L x 8.5 » WNumber of Pages:94Language:English