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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › North_American_X-15North American X-15 - Wikipedia

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   The North American X-15 is a hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft operated by the United States Air Force and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the X-plane series of experimental aircraft.

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     The Fastest (Rocket) Aircraft In The world | X-15 by North American | Upscaled Documentary

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     North American X-15 - A Short History [updated version]

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     X-15 - The Mach 6 Hypersonic Rocket Powered Aircraft | Upscaled Footage | The Project's Documentary

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4. airandspace.si.edu › stories › editorialThe X-15 | National Air and Space Museum

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   Mar 18, 2014 · Learn about the history and achievements of the X-15, the first hypersonic airplane that opened a new chapter in aviation. See how it was designed, flown, and tested by 12 pilots who reached speeds and altitudes never before seen.

5. www.nasa.gov › reference › x-15X-15 Hypersonic Research Program - NASA

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   Feb 28, 2014 · Learn about the X-15, a rocket-powered aircraft that explored the flight regime above Mach 5 and set world records of speed and altitude. Find out how the X-15 contributed to the development of piloted spaceflight programs and the design of its aerodynamic and control systems.

6. www.nasa.gov › aeronautics › the-x-15-the-pilot-andThe X-15, the Pilot and the Space Shuttle - NASA

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   Sep 15, 2009 · Learn how the X-15 rocket plane paved the way for the space shuttle with its hypersonic flights and research. Hear from former X-15 pilot Joe Engle, who flew the X-15 and commanded two shuttle missions.

7. airandspace.si.edu › neil-armstrong-and-x-15Neil Armstrong and the X-15 | National Air and Space Museum

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   Jul 23, 2019 · The X-15 was a joint research program sponsored by the NACA, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and private industry. It was designed to explore the upper limits of supersonic flight above Mach 2 and hypersonic flight beyond Mach 5.

8. www.bbc.com › future › articleX-15: The plane that helped create the Space Shuttle - BBC

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   Mar 25, 2014 · The X-15 is the fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft. Decades after its record-breaking flights, it’s inspiring a new generation of space planes.

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   How high did the X-15 fly?

   • They wanted to achieve Mach 6 and they got to Mach 6.7. The design altitude was 225,000 feet and (NASA pilot) Joe Walker got it to 354,200 feet,” Engle said. But reaching those numbers didn’t automatically allow the X-15’s designers and pilots to declare success, Engle said.

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   When was the last X-15 flight?

   • The last flight took place on October 24, 1968, when test pilot Bill Dana reached a Mach number of 5.38 and an altitude of 77,724 meters (255,000 feet). This last flight was an example of many of the X-15 tests.

   The X-15 | National Air and Space Museum

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   Who flew the X-15?

   • The Kansas native flew the X-15 for the U.S. Air Force 16 times from 1963 to 1965 and went on to command two missions of NASA’s space shuttle. Still an active pilot, the retired major general fondly recalled what it was like to fly the X-15 and how lessons learned then made possible the space shuttle program years later.

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   How many flights did the X-15 fly?

   • The X-15 flew 199 test flights in the 1950s and 60s, taking pilots to the very edge of space. (Nasa) The X-15 is the fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft. Decades after its record-breaking flights, it’s inspiring a new generation of space planes. To any fan of aviation or space history Edwards Air Force Base in California is hallowed ground.

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10. airandspace.si.edu › collection-objects › northNorth American X-15 | National Air and Space Museum

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