Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the McDonnell Model 40 Carrierborne Day Fighter Proposal.
2 x Westinghouse 24C-6 series afterburning turbojet engines developing 3,000lb of thrust each.
Propulsion
662 mph
1,065 kph | 575 kts
Max Speed
621 mph
1,000 kph | 540 kts
Cruise Speed
49,213 ft
15,000 m | 9 miles
Service Ceiling
345 miles
555 km | 300 nm
Operational Range
10,300 ft/min
3,139 m/min
Rate-of-Climb
City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).