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Originally Posted by Tucson_Tim
Yes. Since it is pulling (screwing) itself through the air instead of pushing, even if the propellor is in the rear, is there some fundamental reason why it can't break the sound barrier?
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Not sure, but this could indicate why it wasn't tried again - shockwaves from the prop, which was running at supersonic speeds, even on the ground. From the XF-84H Wiki article:
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Ground crew reported that wearing standard ear protectors "made no difference" and a person standing some distance from the airplane was subjected to rapid-fire shock waves. The shock waves acted on the body, causing spasms, nausea and loosening of the bowels. Even epileptic seizures were reported.
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