Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Lockheed YF-12 High-Altitude, High-Speed Interceptor Aircraft.
2 x Pratt & Whitney J58 / JTD11D-20A turbojet engines developing 31,500 lb thrust each with afterburner (20,500 lb dry thrust).
Propulsion
2,274 mph
3,660 kph | 1,976 kts
Max Speed
89,895 ft
27,400 m | 17 miles
Service Ceiling
2,983 miles
4,800 km | 2,592 nm
Operational Range
11,820 ft/min
3,603 m/min
Rate-of-Climb