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<!--BEGIN SPECIFICATIONS--> D-558-2 Skyrocket Specifications Primary Function: Experimental Contractor: Douglas Crew: One Unit Cost: N/A Powerplant NACA 143/144 - One LR-8-RM-6 rocket engine rated at 6,000 lb static thrust NACA 145 - One LR-8-RM-5 rocket engine rated at 6,000 lb static thrust; one Westinghouse J-34-40 turbojet engine rated at 3,000 lb static thrust Dimensions Length: 42 feet Wingspan: 25 feet Height: 12 feet, 8 inches Weights Empty: 9,421 lb Gross: 15,266 lb Performance Speed: Mach 2.005 (1,291 mph) Ceiling: 83,235 ft Range: N/A Armament N/A <!--END SPECIFICATIONS--> <!--BEGIN ACHIEVEMENTS--> D-558-2 Skyrocket Achievements The D-558-2 was the first aircraft to break Mach 2, reaching Mach 2.005 <!--END ACHIEVEMENTS--> <!--BEGIN FEATURES--> <!-- D-558-2 Skyrocket Features --> <!--END FEATURES--> <!--BEGIN BACKGROUND--> <!-- D-558-2 Skyrocket Background --> <!--END BACKGROUND-->

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