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Description
| Manufacturer: | Douglas | |
| Base model: | D-558 | |
| Designation: | D-558 | |
| Version: | -2 | |
| Nickname: | Skyrocket | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Research | |
| Location: | The Air Museum "Planes of Fame", Chino California | |
Specifications
| Length: | 42' | 12.8 m | |
| Height: | 12' 8" | 3.8 m | |
| Wingspan: | 25' | 7.6 m | |
| Wingarea: | 175.0 sq ft | 16.2 sq m | |
| Gross Weight: | 15,266 lb | 6,923 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Westinghouse J34-WE-40 & XLR-8-RM-5 6,000Lb Rocket | ||
| Thrust (each): | 3,000 lb | 1,360 kg | |
Performance
| Max Speed: | 720 mph | 1,159 km/h | 626 kt |