Primary function
V/STOL close air support/intermediate range intercept/attack
Contractor
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft (Airframe Prime), Rolls Royce (Engine Prime)
Crew
One
Engine
Rolls Royce Pegasus F402-RR-406 turbofan engine with approximately 20,280 pounds of thrust
Weights
Max takeoff: 14,061 kg
Maximum useful load:
Vertical takeoff: Approximately 3,062, kg
STO: More than 7,710 kg
Dimensions
Wingspan: 9.25 m
Length: 15.32 m
Height: 3.55 m
Wing area: 21.37 m2
Outrigger wheel track 5.18 m
Performance
Max speed: 550 KCAS
Operating radius: 627 nautical miles
Armament
One fuselage-mounted 25 mm gun system
Standard Air-to-Ground (A/G) load: Six Mk 82, 500 pound bombs
Standard Air-to-Air (A/A) load: Four AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missiles
Provisions for carrying up to 9,000 pounds of ordnance on seven stations
