The first protoype was trucked from El Segundo to Murdoc Dry Lake (Edwards AFB). Its design had been refined into a bulbous shape which gave rise to the nickname Willy the Whale. While the Air Force held discussions on the A-3's and its possible use, the Naval Air Test Center, Paxtent River, MD and MCAS El Toro were conducting similated night interceptions in which the XF3D-1 repeatedly intercepted and destroyed single-seat jet fighters above 40,000 ft.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0942612043
ISBN13:9780942612042
Release Date:January 1982
Publisher:Ginter Books
Length:84 Pages
Weight:0.88 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.3" x 10.7"
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