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Douglas XF3D-1 'Skyknight'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:F3D
  Designation:XF3D
  Version:-1
  Nickname:Skyknight
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Status:Experimental
  Crew:Pilot & Radar operator
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Specifications
  Length: 45' 5" 13.8 m
  Height:16' 1" 4.9 m
  Wingspan: 50' 15.2 m
  Wingarea: 400.0 sq ft 37.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 12,683 lb 5,753 kg
  Gross Weight: 21,454 lb 9,750 kg
  Max Weight: 21,500 lb 9,752 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Westinghouse J34-WE-24
  Thrust (each): 3,000 lb 1,361 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,120 miles 1,802 km
  Cruise Speed: 330 mph 531 km/h 287 kt
  Max Speed: 543 mph 874 km/h 472 kt
  Climb: 4,420 ft/min 1,347 m/min
  Ceiling: 42,800 ft 13,045 m

Known serial numbers
121457 / 121459