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San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego California
Ryan X-13A 'Vertijet' SN: 54-1619

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Description
  Manufacturer:Ryan
  Base model:X-13
  Designation:X-13
  Version:A
  Nickname:Vertijet
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research
  First Flew:1955/12/10
  Serial/Bureau Number:54-1619
  Location:San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego California

Specifications
  Length: 24' 7.3 m
  Height:15' 4.5 m
  Wingspan: 21' 6.4 m
  Gross Weight: 7,199 lb 3,265 kg
  Max Weight: 7,200 lb 3,265 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Rolls-Royce Avon
  Thrust (each):10,000 lb 4,535 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 350 mph 563 km/h 304 kt
  Ceiling: 20,000 ft 6,095 m