Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket Experimental High-Speed Research Platform.
1 x Westinghouse J34-WE-40 turbojet engine developing 3,000lbf of thrust; 1 x Reaction Motors XLR-8-RM-5 rocket developing 6,000lbf of thrust.
Propulsion
721 mph
1,160 kph | 626 kts
Max Speed
16,503 ft
5,030 m | 3 miles
Service Ceiling
22,400 ft/min
6,828 m/min
Rate-of-Climb