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Griffith, John W., Col.
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Contact Info
Home Town Port Arthur
Last Address Austin, TX
Date of Passing May 08, 2012
Location of Interment Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery - Killeen, Texas
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
1953-1953, T-37 Tweet
From Year 1953
To Year 1953
Personal Memories
Not Specified
Image
T-37 Tweet Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
General characteristics
* Crew: 2 * Length: 29 ft 3 in (9 m) * Wingspan: 33 ft 9 1/3 in (10.1 m) * Height: 9 ft 2 in (2.8 m) * Empty weight: 4,056 lb (1,840 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 6,569 lb (2,980 kg) * Powerplant: 2� Continental-Teledyne J69-T-25 turbojets, 1,025 lbst () each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 425 mph (369 knots, 684 km/h) * Range: 810 NM (932 mi, 1,500 km) * Service ceiling 25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Armament
* Total stores stations: None (T-37A/B), 2 underwing for stores up to 500 lbs (T-37C)