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