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North American X-15 – amerykański rakietowy samolot doświadczalny wyprodukowany przez firmę North American Aviation, na którym ustanowiono szereg rekordów prędkości i wysokości lotu, zdolny także do lotów suborbitalnych. Maszyna wykorzystywana przez amerykańskie siły powietrzne i NASA.
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.
17 wrz 2022 · X-15 pozostaje najszybszym załogowym samolotem (bo szybsze były tylko promy kosmiczne) w historii. Osiągnięty w 1963 r., maksymalny pułap 107 km 960 m, dopiero w 2004 r. przekroczył prywatny statek kosmiczny SpaceShipOne.
28 lut 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.
15 wrz 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.
Learn how the X-15 program, launched by NACA in the 1950s, advanced the science and technology of hypersonic flight and space exploration. The X-15 was the first to break the sound barrier, set speed records, and test new materials and techniques.
5 wrz 2012 · The X-15 was the ultimate “X” vehicle. Built in the 1950s, she became the fastest and highest-flying winged aircraft of its time. During 199 flights from 1959 through 1968, she collected data about hypersonic flight that was invaluable to aeronautics and to developers of the space shuttle.
