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