Fairchild FX fighter project (rival to the McDonnell-Douglas F-15)

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Fairchild F-15 (model number unknown)

Early VG configuration
Final submission- fixed wing

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Any US members fancy a trip to NASM in Washington?

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/arch/findaids/pdf/Fairchild_Finding_Aid.pdf

[Box 178]
Folder 2 Fairchild Hiller Republic Aircraft Division F-X Phase 1B/C Technical Resources, October 18, 1968

[Box 189]
Folder 6 Fairchild F-15 brochures

[Box 381]
Folder 8 F-15 pamphlets

[Box 386]
Folder 9 ...and F-15 General Arrangement

[Box 396]
Folder 1 F-15, Air Superiority Fighter pamphlet, advertisements, brochures, photographs and
stickers, 1969
Folder 2 F-15 dismantling, September 1970, photographs
Folder 3 F-15 Design Team, biographical sketches and photographs
Folder 4 F-15 articles
Folder 5 United States Air Force, information on the F-15, February – November, 1969
Folder 6 F-15 contract awarded to McDonnell Douglas, December 23, 1969, statements and
articles
Folder 7 F-15 articles, 1969-1970

[Box 569]
Folder 12 F-15, promotional brochures

[Box 579]
Folder 19 F-15, advertisement order, June 18, 1969, “Happiness is the F-15”

[Box 588]
Folder 7 Fairchild Hiller and F-15, bumper stickers and correspondence

 

[Orionblamblam]

This is, sadly, all that the NASM had of any real worth on the Fairchild F-15. A billion copies of the same lame "F-15 Thunder For The 70's" brochure that had nothing on the actual design, scattered throughout their files. And these few drawings. Sigh.

Anyway, you know where to get the higher rez versions...

[Removed - better copies later in topic - Admin]

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Scott's scans of the Fairchild FX cleaned up. Great design.

 

[Pyrrhic victory]

Artist rendition of Fairchild-Republic FX from warbird information exchange. Should be a color version out there somewhere.

Source:
Cradle of Aviation Museum via Leo Polaski and Mark Nankivil

http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4512.msg35741.html#msg35741

 

[Pioneer]

Artist rendition of Fairchild-Republic FX from warbird information exchange. Should be a color version out there somewhere.

Source:
Cradle of Aviation Museum via Leo Polaski and Mark Nankivil

http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4512.msg35741.html#msg35741

Great find!!!

I have always loved Fairchild FX (F-15) ever since I first saw it in the book 'The Thunder Factory'.
Was the 'Thunder' the official name for the design (as portrayed in this picture!)
I look forward to a colour version of this picture and I salute the man who finds it!!!


Regards
Pioneer

 

[Pioneer]

God I would give the spleen of my enemy to have a coloured copy of these pictures (and the specifications) of the Fairchild FX design proposal!!!

Regards
Pioneer

 

[Demon Lord Razgriz]

God I would give the spleen of my enemy to have a coloured copy of these pictures (and the specifications) of the Fairchild FX design proposal!!!

Regards
Pioneer

You're not the only one... I wonder if the original paintings still exist somewhere? ???

 

[sferrin]

I'd have swore both of these are on this site somewhere in color.

 

[Pioneer]

Hey Sferrin - would you like that spleen gift rapped or snap frozen if you are able to find it? ;D

Regards
Pioneer

 

[Pioneer]

G`day gents

Does anyone know if Fairchild-Republic built a mock-up of their FX design??
I can not say that I have read anything acknowledging this.




Regards
Pioneer

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Fairchild F-15

NACA/NASA Langley: Celebrating 100 Years

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crgis.ndc.nasa.gov

 

[mithril]

question. did Fairchild ever do art of a twin tailed version of the FX proposal Pioneer posted?

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

A bunch more Fairchild F-15 wind tunnel model photos

NACA/NASA Langley: Celebrating 100 Years

NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.

crgis.ndc.nasa.gov

 

[Mark Nankivil]

Greetings All -

Very nice!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-1969-FAIRCHILD-REPUBLIC-FX-F-15-LARGE-CUSTOM-MODEL-/170818500426?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c593774a

Enjoy the Day! Mark

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Excellent model. I hope it went to a good home.

 

[circle-5]

Yes, it did!

 

[Triton]

Nice find!

 

[flateric]

Yes, it did!

can we expect MOAR photos? MOAR! ;D

 

[circle-5]

can we expect MOAR photos? MOAR! ;D

Well, since you ask so nicely, I'll be happy to post "moar" photos... but I need to get the model first!

 

[Mark Nankivil]

Glad it is in good hands - congrats Ryan! Mark

 

[flateric]

Thanks, John!

 

[circle-5]

Manufacturer's proposal model of the Fairchild-Hiller (Republic) F-15, from about 1967-68. The vertical fin is taller than what appears in most drawings and illustrations: not sure which came first.

Just like the proposal documentation itself, it was customary for certain concept models to carry a caption such as "Secret" or "Classified", especially when the mission or aircraft performance could be ascertained from direct observation.

 

[flateric]

thank you!

 

[circle-5]

I posted a few photos here, so they can be accessible to everyone. I may add a few more later. If somebody needs a picture of this airplane from a certain angle, just leave me a PM. Cheers!

 

[shockonlip]

Awesome circle-5! Congrats!
Thanks!

 

[Mark Nankivil]

Fantastic - sure glad it is in good hands!

I'd be "flying" it around the house making airplane noises for a while

Enjoy the Day! Mark

 

[circle-5]

I'd be "flying" it around the house making airplane noises for a while

You bet! In fact, it's already shot down a MiG-29 model and a Su-27 model (note to our Russian members: no miniature pilots were injured during this air-superiority exercise).

 

[Triton]

You bet! In fact, it's already shot down a MiG-29 model and a Su-27 model (note to our Russian members: no miniature pilots were injured during this air-superiority exercise).

I presume that the MiG-29 and the Su-27 belonged to a virtual rogue state or a defunct regime. Thank you for sharing the photographs circle-5, it is very much appreciated.

 

[blackkite]

Thanks circle-5! Amazing.

 

[Pioneer]

Wow thanks so very much for the fantastic 'Fairchild FX' desktop models Circle-5 !!!

You have made my day


Regards
Pioneer

 

[circle-5]

Another view of the Fairchild-Hiller (Republic) F-15 proposal model. A short drive away, Grumman was developing the F-14 (which had a single fin at the time). I wonder if somebody left the door open...

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Moved to own topic.

 

[hesham]

A big surprise to all members,

the most of Fairchild FX proposals;


AD0512542

INVESTIGATION OF AIRFRAME-INLET INTERACTION FOR SUPERSONIC TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
Constant Prokop
Robert J. Sanator
Fairchild Hiller - Republic Aviation Division
TECHNICAL REPORT AFFDL-TR- 70-66
January 1970

https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD0512542.pdf

 

[Stargazer]

Very nice! Thanks hesham.

 

[flateric]

link now fixed
beware - 30 Mb file and slow server


Hesham - thanks for finding

 

[circle-5]

link now fixed
beware - 30 Mb file and slow server

Hesham - thanks for finding

Yes, I had to wait almost 90 seconds for this report. That's just not acceptable.

 

[Triton]

link now fixed
beware - 30 Mb file and slow server


Hesham - thanks for finding

Thank you for the fix, flateric.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Nice find.

I think FX- designs with number suffixes are Republic FX designs while designs with letter suffixes are FX designs by other companies. They are much rougher but correspond quite closely with FX designs from other companies.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Republic FX art posted in another topic by Mark Nankivil.