McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk - Specifications (T-45A)

Specifications (T-45A)

Data from The International Directory of Military Aircraft, 2002-2003, Navy fact file

General characteristics

• Crew: 2 (student, instructor)
• Length: 39 ft 4 in (11.99 m)
• Wingspan: 30 ft 10 in (9.39 m)
• Height: 13 ft 5 in (4.08 m)
• Wing area: 190.1 ft² (17.7 m²)
• Empty weight: 10,403 lb (4,460 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 14,081 lb (6,387 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Turbomeca F405-RR-401 (Adour) turbofan, 5,527 lbf (26 kN)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 560 knots, (645 mph, 1,038 km/h) at 8,000 ft
• Range: 700 nmi (805 mi, 1288 km)
• Service ceiling: 42,500 ft (12,950 m)
• Rate of climb: 8,000 ft/min (40.6 m/s)

Armament

• Usually none. One hardpoint under each wing can be used to carry practice bomb racks (can carry up to 12 Mk-76 practice bombs), rocket pods, or fuel tanks. A centerline hardpoint can carry a cargo pod for crew baggage.