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Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB California
Northrop X-21A SN: 55-410

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Description
  Manufacturer:Northrop
  Base model:X-21
  Designation:X-21
  Version:A
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research
  Crew:5
  First Flew:1963/04/18
  Serial/Bureau Number:55-410
  Location:Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB California

Specifications
  Length: 75' 2.5" 22.9 m
  Height:25' 6" 7.7 m
  Wingspan: 93' 6" 28.5 m
  Wingarea: 1,250.0 sq ft 116.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 45,828 lb 20,783 kg
  Gross Weight: 83,000 lb 37,641 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric J79-GE-13
  Thrust (each): 9,400 lb 4,263 kg

Performance
  Range: 4,780 miles 7,697 km
  Max Speed: 560 mph 901 km/h 487 kt
  Ceiling: 42,500 ft 12,953 m