New Republic Giant: This XF-12, huge high-speed, long-range photo reconnaissance plane, was unveiled today at the Republic plant in Farmingdale, N. Y. With a span of 129 ft. 2 in. and a length of 98 ft. 9 in. the XF-12 is powered by Pratt & Whitney Wasp Majors which have been equipped with turbo exhausts through, which Republic engineers hope to recover up to one-third of original engine output. The firm's forth-coming Rainbow transport will be based on this ship.
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