Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Curtiss VF-11 Carrierborne Interceptor Proposal.
2 x Westinghouse 24C-4B afterburning turbojet engines developing 3,000lb dry thrust and 4,200lb thrust with reheat; 1 x Rocket booster motor generating additional short-term thrust of 1,000lb rating.
Propulsion
659 mph
1,060 kph | 572 kts
Max Speed
50,033 ft
15,250 m | 9 miles
Service Ceiling
20,000 ft/min
6,096 m/min
Rate-of-Climb