Convair XF2Y-1 "Sea Dart"
experimental seaplane
1953

     
   
     

 

     
   
     

The first prototype flew on April 9, 1953. On August 3, 1954 the YF2Y-1 reached speed of sound.

Crew: 1
Engine: 2 x Westinghouse J46-WE-2, 2722kg
Wingspan: 10.26m
Length: 16.03m
Height: 6.32m
Wing area: 52.30m2		 Start mass: 7495kg
Empty mass: 5739kg
Max speed: 1118kph
Ceiling: 16705m
Range: 826km

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