X-15 rocket plane (1959–68)
The X-15 was an NACA experimental rocket-powered hypersonic research aircraft, developed in conjunction with the US Air Force and Navy. The design featured a slender fuselage with fairings along the side containing fuel and early computerized control systems.
Requests for proposal were issued on December 30, 1954 for the airframe, and February 4, 1955 for the rocket engine. The airframe contract was awarded to North American Aviation in November 1955, and the XLR30 engine contract was awarded toReaction Motors in 1956, and three planes were built. The X-15 was drop-launched from the wing of one of two Boeing
Stratofortresses, NB52A tail number 52-003, and NB52B, tail number 52-008 (known as the Balls 8). Release took place at an altitude of about 45,000 feet (14 km) and a speed of about 500 miles per hour (805 km/h).
https://en.wikipedia.org/
https://www.youtube.com
Stratofortresses, NB52A tail number 52-003, and NB52B, tail number 52-008 (known as the Balls 8). Release took place at an altitude of about 45,000 feet (14 km) and a speed of about 500 miles per hour (805 km/h).
https://en.wikipedia.org/
See this videpo by copyng and Pasting this link, that is a video of the recreation of the day that they tested
https://www.youtube.com
No hay comentarios:
Publicar un comentario