McDonnell

McDonnell XF-88

Escort fighter

  • First flight1948
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built2
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
54 ft 1.5 in
Wingspan
39 ft 8 in
Height
17 ft 3 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
706 mph
Range
1,737 mi
Service ceiling
39,400 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Westinghouse J34-WE-15 afterburning turbojet engines (3,600 lbf / 4,825 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 6 × 20 mm M39 cannon