English

Metric

Dimensions

Wingspan (ft/m)

21

6.40

Overall Langth (ft/m)

34.4

10.49

Height (ft/m)

8.3

2.53

Fuselage Diameter (ft/m)

4.71 max

1.44

Weights and Capacities

Empty Weight (lb/kg)

6618

3002

Launching Gross Weight (lb/kg)

13812

6265

Flight Gross Weight (lb/kg)

11671

5294

Fuel Capacity (gal/l)

310

1173

Powerplant Characteristics

Type:  Allison J33-A-14 or -18A

Rating : Thrust at sea level (lb/newton)

4600

20462

Weight (lb/kg)

Size (length~in X diameter~in)

Performance

Maximum Speed at35,000 ft (knot)

543

Time to climb to 35,000 ft (min)

11.5

Max Range at 35,000 ft, Mach .85 (nautmi)

520

Max Mach during terminal dive from 35,000 ft
using 93% power

1.15

Crew:

Armament:

Model

1950
1951

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957
1958

Total

XSSM-N-8

5

10

15

4

1

35

XSSM-N-8a

1

9

10

SSM-N-8

19

59

36

60

174

SSM-N-8a

11

93

62

52

218

KDU-1

41

32

4

77

Total

5

10

16

43

194

130

116

514

NOTES:

XSSM-N-8 - Experimental Flight Test Missile
XSSM-N-8a - Experimental Tactical Missile
SSM-N-8 - Production Flight Test Missile
SSM-N-8A - Production Tactical Missile
KDU-1 - Target Drone