Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Curtiss VF-11A Jet-Powered Fleet Defense Fighter Proposal.
1 x Rolls-Royce "Nene" turbojet afterburning engine developing 5,000lb thrust with 1 x Rocket booster motor generating additional 1,000lb of thrust for short-term, fast-acceleration to reach interception altitude.
Propulsion
677 mph
1,090 kph | 589 kts
Max Speed
50,033 ft
15,250 m | 9 miles
Service Ceiling
25,000 ft/min
7,620 m/min
Rate-of-Climb