drgondog
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here is the SAC pilot handbook data for all versions of the 51H - published in 1949.
Looks like the interceptor version (full internal fuel, no tanks) got to 25K in 6.7 minutes with 3200 fpm climb rate left. 8-8.5+ minutes to 30K might be about right. Top speed = 411kts at 25K ~ 473mph.
Notice the climb rate loaded at 9845 (all internal fuel) at SL/25K = 4990/3200 fpm but when flying 'light' the maximum climb rate is 5850/3450fpm for SL/25K respectively. (Note: column "II" with GW = 8283 looks like it should be under column "III")
So, the climb rate for light configuration (8283 lbs) should get it to 30K in less than 8 minutes.
Looks like the interceptor version (full internal fuel, no tanks) got to 25K in 6.7 minutes with 3200 fpm climb rate left. 8-8.5+ minutes to 30K might be about right. Top speed = 411kts at 25K ~ 473mph.
Notice the climb rate loaded at 9845 (all internal fuel) at SL/25K = 4990/3200 fpm but when flying 'light' the maximum climb rate is 5850/3450fpm for SL/25K respectively. (Note: column "II" with GW = 8283 looks like it should be under column "III")
So, the climb rate for light configuration (8283 lbs) should get it to 30K in less than 8 minutes.
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