Global Aircraft -- F4D Skyray
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F4D Skyray Specifications
Primary Function: |
Interceptor |
Contractor: |
Douglas Aircraft Corp. |
Crew: |
One |
Unit Cost: |
N/A |
Powerplant |
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One Pratt & Whitney J57-P-2 turbojet rated at 9,700 lb thrust |
Dimensions |
Length: |
45 feet 3 inches |
Wingspan: |
33 feet 6 inches |
Height: |
13 feet |
Weights |
Empty: |
16,024 lb |
Maximum Takeoff: |
27,116 lb |
Performance |
Speed: |
722 mph |
Ceiling: |
55,000 feet |
Range: |
700 mi |
Armament |
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Four 20 mm cannons, 4,000 pounds of stores |
Service Life |
First Flight: |
January 23, 1951 |
End of Service: |
N/A |
Number Built: |
[~421 total] |
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F4D Skyray Achievements
- The Skyray broke five world time-to-height records.
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