San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego California
Ryan
X-13A
'Vertijet'
SN: 54-1619
Exhibit photos
Description
  Manufacturer:
Ryan
  Base model:
X-13
  Designation:
X-13
  Version:
A
  Nickname:
Vertijet
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1948-Present
  Basic role:
Research
  First Flew:
1955/12/10
  Serial/Bureau Number:
54-1619
  Location:
San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego California
Specifications
  Length:
24'
7.3 m
  Height:
15'
4.5 m
  Wingspan:
21'
6.4 m
  Gross Weight:
7,199 lb
3,265 kg
  Max Weight:
7,200 lb
3,265 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
1
  Powerplant:
Rolls-Royce Avon
  Thrust (each):
10,000 lb
4,535 kg
Performance
  Max Speed:
350 mph
563 km/h
304 kt
  Ceiling:
20,000 ft
6,095 m