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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Douglas X-3 'Stiletto' SN: 49-2892

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:X-3
  Designation:X-3
  Nickname:Stiletto
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research
  First Flew:1952/10/20
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  Serial/Bureau Number:49-2892
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 66' 9" 20.3 m
  Height:12' 6" 3.8 m
  Wingspan: 22' 8" 6.9 m
  Wingarea: 166.5 sq ft 15.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 14,345 lb 6,505 kg
  Gross Weight: 20,800 lb 9,433 kg
  Max Weight: 22,400 lb 10,158 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Westinghouse XJ34-WE-17 (A/B 4,900lb/2,2
  Thrust (each): 3,370 lb 1,528 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 706 mph 1,136 km/h 614 kt
  Climb: 19,000 ft/min 5,790 m/min
  Ceiling: 38,000 ft 11,582 m