| Specifications |
|
Manufacturer: |
Boeing Aircraft Company (primary), Douglas and
Lockheed |
| Nickname: |
Stratojet |
| Crew: |
3 - Pilot, Copilot, Navigator |
| Gross Weight: |
206,700 lbs |
| No. of Engines: |
6 |
| Powerplant: |
General Electric J-47-GE-25 turbojet engines; JATO
(Jet Assisted Take-Off) using auxiliary rocket motors
that are jettisoned after take-off. |
| Thrust (each): |
7,200 lbs |
| Combat Speed: |
557 mph at 38,500 ft |
| Max Speed: |
600 mph |
| Service Ceiling: |
40,500 ft |
| Range: |
4,000 mi |
| Tail Guns: |
2 - .20mm cannons in remote tail turret |
