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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Patuxent River Maryland
North American RA-5C 'Vigilante' SN: 156643

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Description
Notes: Airborne platform for integrated operational intelligence system (IOIS) . Provides ALL-WEATHER tactical intelligence using photo, radar, infrared, and electronics techniques.
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:A-5
  Designation:RA-5
  Version:C
  Nickname:Vigilante
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Attack
  Modified Mission:Reconnaissance
  Crew:Pilot & Observer/Radar Officer
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  Serial/Bureau Number:156643
  Location:Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Patuxent River Maryland

Specifications
  Length: 76' 6" 23.3 m
  Height:19' 5" 5.9 m
  Wingspan: 53' 16.1 m
  Wingarea: 754.0 sq ft 70.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 37,498 lb 17,005 kg
  Max Weight: 80,000 lb 36,281 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric J79-GE-8 (A/B 17,000Lb/7,711Kg)
  Thrust (each):10,800 lb 7,709 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 1,385 mph 2,230 km/h 1,205 kt
  Ceiling: 67,000 ft 20,421 m