The airplane is characterized by a large 60-degree delta wing and the absence of a conventional empennage.
All control surfaces are hydraulically actuated and incorporate and artificial feel system.
The airplane is equipped with a pressurized cockpit and contains two ejection seats. Tricycle landing gear is utilized for takeoff and landing. The aft fuselage mounted speed brakes also serve as compartment doors for a drag chute. The six integral wing tanks are serviced by a single-point pressure refueling system and fuel usage is sequenced automatically to maintain desireable center of gravity. This aircraft information is from the USAF Museum Archives.