| Manufacturer |
Convair |
| Description |
The Convair X-6 was an experimental aircraft project to develop and evaluate a nuclear-powered jet aircraft. |
| Designer |
Convair |
| Type |
Experimental aircraft |
| Length (m) |
49.38 |
| Height (m) |
14.26 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
628 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
12200 |
| Powerplant Description |
4 × General Electric J53 nuclear turbojets, 23.1 kN thrust each |
| Primary Users |
United States Air Force |
| Status |
Canceled |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convair_X-6 |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
70.1 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
443.3 |
| Aircraft Engine |
General Electric J53 |
| Number of Engines |
4 |