| Manufacturer |
Vought |
| Description |
The Vought F6U Pirate is an early turbojet-powered fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Vought. |
| First Flight |
1946-10-02 |
| Designer |
Vought |
| Type |
Fighter aircraft |
| Length (m) |
11.46 |
| Height (m) |
3.39 |
| Cockpit Crew |
1 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
959 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
14100 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) |
40.95 |
| Armament |
4 × 20 mm (0.79 in) M3 cannon under the nose |
| Number Built |
33 |
| Powerplant Description |
1 × Westinghouse J34-WE-30A turbojet, 14 kN thrust each |
| Primary Users |
United States Navy (Intended) |
| Status |
Cancelled in 1950 |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F6U_Pirate |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
10 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
18.9 |
| Aircraft Engine |
Westinghouse J34 |
| Number of Engines |
1 |