Vought

Vought XF5U

Fighter

Failed to achieve flight

  • First flight1947
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built2

History

Failed to achieve flight

Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1 pilot
Length
8.73 m (28 ft 7 in)
Wingspan
9.91 m (32 ft 6 in)
Height
4.50 m (14 ft 9 in)
02

Performance

Maximum speed
727 km/h (452 mph, 393 kn)
Range
1,142 km (710 mi)
Service ceiling
10,516 m (34,500 ft)
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Pratt & Whitney XR-2000-2 radial engine (1,350 hp / 1,007 kW)
04

Developed from

Developed from
Vought V-173