| Convair X-6 ✕ | Lockheed R6V Constitution ✕ | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Convair | Lockheed Corporation |
| Description | The Convair X-6 was an experimental aircraft project to develop and evaluate a nuclear-powered jet aircraft. | The Lockheed R6V Constitution was a large, propeller-driven, double-decker transport aircraft developed in the 1940s by Lockheed as a long-range, high-capacity transport and airliner for the U.S. |
| First Flight | 1946-11-09 | |
| Designer | Convair | Lockheed Corporation |
| Type | Experimental aircraft | Transport aircraft |
| Length (m) | 49.38 | 47.5488 |
| Height (m) | 14.26 | 15.24 |
| Cockpit Crew | 12 | |
| Max Seating | 168 | |
| Max Speed (km/h) | 628 | 490 |
| Cruise Speed (km/h) | 418.4294 | |
| Max Ceiling (m) | 12200 | 8412.48 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) | 5.1308 | |
| Capacity Description | 168 passengers | |
| Number Built | 2 | |
| Powerplant Description | 4 × General Electric J53 nuclear turbojets, 23.1 kN thrust each | 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-4360-22W radial engine, 2610 kW (3500 hp) each |
| Primary Users | United States Air Force | U.S. Navy |
| Status | Canceled | Scrapped |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convair_X-6 | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_R6V_Constitution |
| Flat Wing Span (m) | 70.1 | 57.6072 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) | 443.3 | 335.38 |
| Aircraft Engine | General Electric J53 | |
| Number of Engines | 4 | 4 |