Specifications (X-24A)
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Length: 24 ft 6 in (7.47 m)
- Wingspan: 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
- Height: 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)
- Wing area: 195 ft² (18.1 m²)
- Empty weight: 6,360 lb (2,885 kg)
- Loaded weight: 10,700 lb (4,853 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 11,447 lb (5,192 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Reaction Motors XLR-11rs four-chamber rocket engine, 8,480 lbf (37.7 kN)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 1,036 mph (1,667 km/h)
- Range: 45 miles (72 km)
- Service ceiling: 71,407 ft (21,763 m)
- Wing loading: 59 lb/ft² (288 kg/m²)
- Thrust/weight: 0.70
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