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Object details:

Object Name: Instrument Panel, Republic XP-84
Smithsonian Record ID: edanmdm:nasm_A19520063002

	Object Name
	Instrument Panel, Republic XP-84

	Metadata Usage
	Not determined

	Guid
	http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9813fd2a0-4fea-489b-99a4-c6e8db0b8a5c

	Data Source
	National Air and Space Museum

	Materials
	Aluminum, glass, Bakelite

	Dimensions
	Approximate: 21.59 x 41.91 x 69.22cm (8 1/2in. x 1ft 4 1/2in. x 2ft 3 1/4in.)

	Summary
	The Republic Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash family of jet-powered fighter-bombers and reconnaissance planes was one of the most important of postwar combat aircraft, and equipped many allied and NATO air forces until the advent of supersonic aircraft. In tests, the XP-84 achieved a maximum speed of 592 mph at sea level. Normal range was 1300 miles, and an altitude of 35,000 feet could be attained in 13 minutes. The second prototype arrived and flew at Muroc in August. On 7 September 1946, set a new U.S. National Speed Record-611 mph.

	Summary
	The National Air & Space Museum holds the nose section of the record setting second XP-84 (#476). The original cockpit canopy was destroyed during testing and has since been replaced. The cockpit section was transferred to the NASM by what is now the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio.

	Country of Origin
	United States of America

	Credit Line
	Transferred from the United States Air Force

	Inventory Number
	A19520063002

	Type
	CRAFT-Aircraft Parts

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