Convair X-6 - Specifications (NB-36H)

Specifications (NB-36H)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: Five
  • Length: 162 ft (49.38 m)
  • Wingspan: 230 ft (70.1 m)
  • Height: 46 ft 9 in (14.26 m)
  • Wing area: 4,770 ft² (443.3 m²)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 360,000 lb (163,000 kg)
  • Powerplant:
    • 4 × General Electric J47 turbojets each
    • 6 × Pratt & Whitney R-4360-53, 3,800 hp (2,830 kW) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 390 mph (628 km/h)
  • Service ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,200 m)

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