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| Guide 2 Christmas > Santa's Sleigh |
Santa's Sleigh
Santa's sleigh is the vehicle that Santa Claus uses to deliver Christmas presents around the world on the night of Christmas Eve.
Santa's sleigh is pulled by nine reindeer, and differs from most sleighs in that it does not travel on skis on the snow (except during take-off and landing), but instead flies.
Exact technical specifications for Santa's sleigh are not available, however based on our best estimates here is a comparison of the Santa's sleigh performance to the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird which is the fastest jet aircraft yet built.
SR-71 Blackbird |
Santa's Sleigh |
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| Manufacturer | Lockheed | Santa's Workshop |
| Number Built | 32 | 1 |
| First flight | 22 December 1964 | Unknown, possibly 4th Century AD see Saint Nicholas |
| Users | USAF, NASA | Santa Claus |
| Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Powered by | 2 Pratt & Whitney J58-1 jets | 9 Reindeer |
| Maximum Speed | 2,193 mph | In excess of 10,000 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 85,000 ft | Unknown |
| Maximum Range | 3,250 miles | In excess of 25,000 miles |
| Fuel | JP-7 high flashpoint jet fuel | Carrots (for Reindeer) |
| Payload | 3,500 lb | Unlimited thanks to Santa's sack |
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