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The F6U-1 could also be loaded with four 20 mm M3 cannon located under the nose. It can fly up to 46,260 feet and can climb at a rate of 8,060 feet per minute. The aircraft has a maximum speed of 517 knots and a travel range of 1,020 nautical miles. It produces a maximum dry thrust of 3,150 lbf and an afterburning thrust of 4,224 lbf. It has a single-spool eleven-stage axial compressor, annular combustors, and a two-stage turbine. The F6U-1 was powered by a single Westinghouse J34-WE-30A turbojet engine. The aircraft has an empty weight of 3,320 kg, a gross weight of 5,850 kg, a maximum payload of 600 kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 650 US gal. It has a wingspan of 10 meters and a wing area of 18.9 square meters. The tail height is 3.39 meters and the wheelbase is 4.8 meters. It has an external length of 11.46 meters, an external height of 2.4 meters, and a fuselage diameter of 1.2 meters. The F6U-1 was an afterburner-equipped production variant fitted with a single seat for the crew. On June 29, 1949, the first production version designated as F6U-1 conducted its first flight. The new aircraft was fitted with an ejection seat, a newly designed vertical stabilizer, and two auxiliary fins. In 1947, a total order for thirty production aircraft was placed. On November 10, 1947, the third prototype performed its maiden flight. On October 2, 1946, the first prototype powered by a Westinghouse J34-WE-22 rated at 3,000 lbf was designated as Pirate and took to the air for the first time.

#WESTINGHOUSE J34 SKIN#

The aircraft was also fitted with Metalite on its skin which is an uncommon feature for the XF6U. It was designed with a retractable nose gear to fit better into crammed hangars. This Corvette originally cost $150,000 to build in 1984, but today it can be yours for $39,500! If you want to own a one-of-a-kind exhibition racecar, click HERE to make an offer on this jet-powered Corvette Funny Car.The Vought XF6U was a prototype fitted with tricycle landing gear, short and straight wings without needing to fold, and tail surfaces. To run again, it would need to be recertified as this car was retired due to an illness, but it's a complete car from the fire-suppression system to the dual parachutes.ДЄs cool as it is to see one of these funny cars in action, it must be a totally different thrilling experience to strap in next to the massive engine and rocket to a top speed of 250 mph in just a quarter of a mile! These cars are usually the undercards and between-round entertainment during NHRA drag racing events, and this one will definitely draw attention whether it's at a racing event, car show or just part of a unique collection. According to the description, this funny car has had three owners since it was new, and it was previously certified by the NHRA for exhibition jet funny cars. Named Fireworks USA, this Corvette was uses a jet engine that was built in 1951 and designed for use in various fighter jets including the McDonnell F2H Banshee, Lockheed P2V Neptune and the Douglas F3D Skynight used by the U.S. The Westinghouse J34 was a turbojet engine developed by Westinghouse Electric Corporations Aviation Gas Turbine Division in the late 1940s. That's right, Classic Auto Mall is selling a 1984 Chevrolet Corvette Funny Car that is packing a 7,000-horsepower Westinghouse J34/34-A turbojet engine! You can always find some sort of vintage racecar on the market these days, but it's not that often that you get a shot at owning a jet-fuel funny car. Here's your chance to buy a 7,000-hp Corvette!

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