McDonnell XF-88 Voodoo - Specifications (XF-88A)

Specifications (XF-88A)

Data from Fighters of the United States Air Force

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Length: 54 ft 2 in (16.51 m)
  • Wingspan: 39 ft 8 in (12.09 m)
  • Height: 17 ft 3 in (5.26 m)
  • Wing area: 350 ft² (32.52 m²)
  • Empty weight: 12,140 lb (5,507 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 18,500 lb (8,392 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Westinghouse J34-WE-22 afterburning turbojets
    • Dry thrust: 3,000 lbf (13.38 kN) each
    • Thrust with afterburner: 3,600 lbf (16.05 kN) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 706 mph (614 knots, 1,136 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
  • Range: 1,737 mi (1,510 nmi, 2,779 km)
  • Service ceiling: 39,400 ft (12,009 m)
  • Rate of climb: 8,000 ft/min (41 m/s)

Armament

  • Guns: 6 × 20 mm (.79 in) M39 cannon

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