Maximum speed: Mach 2.5 (1,650 mph, 2,655 km/h) at high altitude[N 3]
Mach 1.2, 800 kn (921 mph; 1,482 km/h) at sea level[N 4]
Combat range: 1,061 nmi (1,221 mi, 1,965 km) for interdiction mission
Ferry range: 3,000 nmi (3,500 mi, 5,600 km) with conformal fuel tanks and three external fuel tanks
Service ceiling: 65,000 ft (20,000 m)
g limits: +9
Rate of climb: 67,050[152] ft/min (340.6 m/s) (with 3 pylons)[153]
Wing loading: 73.1 lb/sq ft (357 kg/m2)
Thrust/weight: 1.07 (1.26 with loaded weight and 50% internal fuel)