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Early Lockheed XF-90 Concepts — L-153, L-167 and L-169 Studies

Started by jzichek, February 16, 2012, 07:37:56 PM

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jzichek

February 16, 2012, 07:37:56 PM
Check out this article at RetroMechanix.com on early concepts for the Lockheed XF-90 long range penetration fighter:



The article features 26 images, including high resolution three-views of some very unusual configurations. Plenty of inspiration for some interesting scratchbuilt models!

-Jared

sandiegobrit

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February 16, 2012, 08:28:51 PM
Reminds me a bit of a Gloster Javelin

PR19_Kit

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February 16, 2012, 10:28:04 PM
The L-153-34 looks waaaaay ahead of  its time! Variable sweep outer wings but married with a Nene engine for goodness sake!  :o

Not to mention a belly intake too.....
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

jcf

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February 16, 2012, 10:46:10 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 16, 2012, 10:28:04 PM
The L-153-34 looks waaaaay ahead of  its time! Variable sweep outer wings but married with a Nene engine for goodness sake!  :o

Not to mention a belly intake too.....

Yep, wonderfully mondo bizarre.
Have to wonder if those guys were spending lots of time at the beach and burnin' some rope.  ;)

The Rat

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February 17, 2012, 04:19:27 AM
That L-153-2 looks like it would be damned easy.
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