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Old 19th Nov 2005, 17:07
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PaperTiger
 
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Aaah yes, one of the best looking airplanes ever built IMHO.

After losing the UCX competition to the Lockheed Jetstar (aaah again) the sole 119 was rebranded the 220 in hopes of a civil market.

Engines: 4 x Westinghouse J34 of 2,980lbs
Max speed: 560 mph
Cruise: 520 mph
Range: 3,000 sm
Ceiling: 45,000
Loaded weight: 41,000 lbs (est)
Span: 57' 7.25"
Length: 66' 6"
Height: 23' 7.75"
Area: 550' sq

Good article here: http://www.anav8r.com/page03.htm

Edited to say that's the same article as ORAC's. (But mine has a piccie.)
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