37974 — 1948 Douglas D-558-2 Skystreak Data

37974
1948 Douglas D-558-2 Skystreak, c/n 6568
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37974 is a 1948 Douglas D-558-2 Skystreak (serial number 6568). It is configured with 2 engines and 1 seat. Registration status is listed as Preserved, with ownership recorded under National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, United States. The profile includes 4 photos documenting this aircraft.

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Aircraft 37974, Air and Space Museum, photo by Ronald Barker
Ronald Barker
Aircraft 37974, Air and Space Museum, photo by Ronald Barker
Ronald Barker
Aircraft 37974, This was the first aircraft to exceed Mach 2., photo by Daniel L. Berek
Daniel L. Berek
Aircraft 37974, D-558-2 at the National Air & Space Museum, photo by Glenn E. Chatfield
Glenn E. Chatfield
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Douglas
Model D-558-2 Skystreak Search all Douglas D-558-2 Skystreak
Year built 1948
Construction Number (C/N) 6568
Number of Seats 1
Number of Engines 2
Engine Type Turbojet
Engine Manufacturer and Model Westinghouse & Reaction Motors J34-WE-40 & XLR-8-RM-5
Aircraft
Registration Number 37974
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status Preserved
Owner
Owner National Air and Space Museum
Address , Washington, DC 20560
United States