North American XF-107
North American’s entry for the Air Force’s tactical fighter/bomber competition was the F-107, referred to by its crews as the “man eater.” Since a nuclear weapon had to be mounted underneath the aircraft, North American designers positioned the jet’s air intake directly behind the cockpit. Although competition was close, it’s entirely possible that the threat of ejecting pilots being sucked into the engine played a role in Tactical Air Command’s decision to go with Republic’s F-105 Thunderchief.
