Specifications (White Knight)
Data from Scaled Composites
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) payload
- Wingspan: 82 ft 0 in (25 m)
- Fuel capacity: 6,400 lb (2,900 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-5 after-burning turbojet, 2,400 lbf (11 kN) thrust each dry, 3,600 lbf (16 kN) with afterburner
Performance
- Service ceiling: 52,000 ft (16,000 m) +
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