Specifications (XF-87)Data from Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947[3]
General characteristics
Crew: two - pilot, radio operator
Length: 62 ft 10 in (19.15 m)
Wingspan: 60 ft 0 in (18.28 m)
Height: 20 ft 0 in (6.09 m)
Wing area: 600 ft² (55.74 m²)
Empty weight: 25,930 lb (11,786 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 49,900 lb (22,682 kg)
Powerplant: 4 × Westinghouse XJ34-WE-7 turbojets, 3,000 lbf (13.4 kN) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 600 mph (521 knots, 966 km/h)
Range: 1,000 mi (870 nmi, 1,610 km)
Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,500 m)
Climb to 35,000 ft (10,700 m): 13.8 min
Armament
