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The Air Museum "Planes of Fame", Chino California
Douglas D-558-2 'Skyrocket'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:D-558
  Designation:D-558
  Version:-2
  Nickname:Skyrocket
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research
  Location:The Air Museum "Planes of Fame", Chino California

Specifications
  Length: 42' 12.8 m
  Height:12' 8" 3.8 m
  Wingspan: 25' 7.6 m
  Wingarea: 175.0 sq ft 16.2 sq m
  Gross Weight: 15,266 lb 6,923 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Westinghouse J34-WE-40 & XLR-8-RM-5 6,000Lb Rocket
  Thrust (each): 3,000 lb 1,360 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 720 mph 1,159 km/h 626 kt