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Model: F-6A. Gross Mass: 10,474 kg (23,091 lb). Empty Mass: 6,869 kg (15,143 lb). Thrust (vac): 71.137 kN (15,992 lbf). Isp: 2,770 sec. Burn time: 3,600 sec. Propellants: Air/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 2,500 sec. Diameter: 4.05 m (13.28 ft). Span: 8.20 m (26.90 ft). Length: 13.93 m (45.70 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: J57-8. Status: Retired 1959. First Flight: 1951. Last Flight: 1959. No Launched: 0. Other designations: F4D-1. Payload: 1,360 kg (2,990 lb). Release velocity: 215 m/s (705 ft/sec). Release altitude: 12 m (40 ft). Release angle: 56 deg. Release conditions: 890 kph at 12.2 km.

Navy fighter used to launch Caleb air-launched rocket. Launch conditions 3,000 lbs at 40,000 feet at 480 mph at 56 degree angle.

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