| Primary Function: |
Initial mission was as mach 3 bomber, reassigned as test bed to test principles of compression lift. |
| Contractor: |
North American |
| Crew: |
Two (Pilot, co-pilot) |
| Unit Cost: |
N/A |
| Powerplant |
| |
Six (6) General Electric YJ93-GE-3 turbojet engines. Each engine capable of producing up to 31,000 lb (14,060 kg) thrust (with afterburner). |
| Dimensions |
| Length: |
196 ft, 0 in (59.74 m) |
| Wingspan: |
105 ft, 0 in (32.00 m) |
| Height: |
30 feet |
| Weights |
| Empty: |
Over 450,000 pounds |
| Loaded: |
534,700 lbs. loaded |
| Performance |
| Speed: |
2,056 mph. (Mach 3.1) at 73,000 ft. |
| Ceiling: |
77,350 ft. |
| Range: |
Intercontinental |
| Armament |
| |
None |
|
