Republic XF-103

[archipeppe]

For sure one of the greatest aircrafts that never left the drawing board...


Enjoy it.

 

[Michel Van]

looking the terrific graphic, it really hurt's they not have build the F-103

 

[archipeppe]

looking the terrific graphic, it really hurt's they not have build the F-103

Thanks Micheal and I fully agree with, next drawings will be focused about the late version (1956).

 

[foiling]

A fabulous illustration of a very exciting design. Big thanks, Archipeppe.

 

[Stargazer]

Now that a certain forum member has admitted to totally making up the "Thunderwarrior" name for one of his books, could we possibly get rid of it in such documents and topics? It participates in spreading false data over the web, which really doesn't need us to do that already!

 

[archipeppe]

Now that a certain forum member has admitted to totally making up the "Thunderwarrior" name for one of his books, could we possibly get rid of it in such documents and topics? It participates in spreading false data over the web, which really doesn't need us to do that already!

I'm little bit confused, who do you are referring?


Anyway the data source I used for my drawings is known for years. so I'm pretty sure that my job is faithful (at least to the Engineering Mock-up photos of mid 50's)....


What kind of false data were spread out?

 

[Stargazer]

I'm little bit confused, who do you are referring?

See this: http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7843.msg146634.html#msg146634

 

[archipeppe]

I'm little bit confused, who do you are referring?

See this: http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7843.msg146634.html#msg146634

Ok Now things are clearer.

 

[archipeppe]

I have to cancel the "Thunderxxxx" even from my drawings?


If so I need of some time to do that, in any case the next round (late 1956 version) will have only the "XF-103" label...

 

[archipeppe]

Here we go, second round.


First of all I've cleared the embarassing "Thunderwarrior" name from my XF-103 Early version drawing, and I enclose them now.
Furthermore I've also elaborated the drawing set for the XF-103 late version, and they are also enclosed.


Enjoy them...

 

[Stargazer]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

 

[archipeppe]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

I'm glad to share my job with everyone who appreciate it...

 

[archipeppe]

I've made a small mistake: in the image Republic XF-103 Late_02.jpg[font=verdana, sans-serif][/size] the caption is obviously wrong since it is not the "early" rather than the "late" XF-103 version.[/font]

[font=verdana, sans-serif]Sorry...[/font]

 

[Steve Pace]

Marvelous works! -SP

 

[archipeppe]

Marvelous works! -SP

Thank you Steve, currently I'm trying to depict all the unflown/unused US interceptors...

 

[Steve Pace]

Can't wait to see NAA F-108A Rapier. -SP

 

[Michel Van]

I've made a small mistake: in the image Republic XF-103 Late_02.jpg the caption is obviously wrong since it is not the "early" rather than the "late" XF-103 version.

Sorry...

I don't care for that little Error, it's fantastic piece of artwork !

 

[archipeppe]

Can't wait to see NAA F-108A Rapier. -SP

This will be the next one and also YF-12 is on my list. Please wait only awhile....

I don't care for that little Error, it's fantastic piece of artwork !

Thanks Michel, you're always kind with my job.

 

[surfinblackbird]

Wow. One of my favorite never-builts; i'm happy to see it so well drawn. Good job!

 

[archipeppe]

Wow. One of my favorite never-builts; i'm happy to see it so well drawn. Good job!

Thank you.

 

[Frankie]

Hi is there any scale detailed engineering drawings available?..thanks

 

[Justo Miranda]

Hi is there any scale detailed engineering drawings available?..thanks

Here

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/republic-xf-103-interceptor.4304/#post-35732

 

[Morgan Girling]

While very late to this thread, I want to thank you for sharing your research!

 

[Hawk1270]

One key element that makes all aircraft possible: Money! Titanium fabrication issues and engine problems aside, if the US government really wanted an F-103 in their arsenal they could've made it happen given enough money thrown at it.

 

[Pioneer]

My apologies archipeppe, somehow I missed this beautiful work until now.

Regards
Pioneer

 

[Zoo Tycoon]

One key element that makes all aircraft possible: Money! Titanium fabrication issues and engine problems aside, if the US government really wanted an F-103 in their arsenal they could've made it happen given enough money thrown at it.

Ah no, what really makes all aircraft possible is the laws of physics. Every now and again someone sells a project that’s not possible within the laws of physics but they also sell the notion that with enough money thrown at it, it’ll be fine. Good business plan but inherently, it’s not gonna fly.

Being the US Gov doesn’t get you wavier, just makes for a bigger target. They’ve got wise so the scammers have moved on the next down in the pecking order.

Ref https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theranos

 

[Captain Shadow]

Ah no, what really makes all aircraft possible is the laws of physics. Every now and again someone sells a project that’s not possible within the laws of physics but they also sell the notion that with enough money thrown at it, it’ll be fine. Good business plan but inherently, it’s not gonna fly.

Being the US Gov doesn’t get you wavier, just makes for a bigger target. They’ve got wise so the scammers have moved on the next down in the pecking order.

Ref https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theranos

Been a fan of the XF-103 since the '50s and glad to see her represented here. Fine artwork shows details I was aware of but never saw featured. All I had to go from was this early image of the mockup at Republic . . .