Rockwell International - USA
Manufacturer(s)
United States
Operators
1977
Service Year
United States
National Origin
Cancelled
Project Status
1
Crew
1
Units
AIR-TO-AIR COMBAT
General ability to actively engage other aircraft of similar form and function, typically through guns, missiles, and/or aerial rockets.
MARITIME / NAVY
Land-based or shipborne capability for operating over-water in various maritime-related roles while supported by allied naval surface elements.
X-PLANE
Aircraft developed for the role of prototyping, technology demonstration, or research / data collection.
44.0 ft
(13.40 meters)
Length
28.5 ft
(8.69 meters)
Width/Span
32.8 ft
(10.00 meters)
Height
13,799 lb
(6,259 kilograms)
Empty Weight
24,251 lb
(11,000 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight
+10,452 lb
(+4,741 kg)
Weight Difference
1 x Pratt & Whitney F401-PW-400 augmented turbofan delivering 30,000lbf with afterburning.
Propulsion
1,591 mph
(2,560 kph | 1,382 knots)
Max Speed
38,999 ft
(11,887 m | 7 miles)
Ceiling
MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030
PROPOSED STANDARD:
1 x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan internal cannon.
PROPOSED OPTIONAL:
2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles OR 4 x AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missiles.
2 OR 4 x AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missiles (underfuselage).