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In this long-form video, AVweb's Paul Bertorelli uses a fantastic drawing of the X-1 panel by aviation artist Jean-Luc Beghin to explain the X-1's systems and details. Stunning imagery from the...
Discover the fascinating story behind the Bell X1, the aircraft that revolutionized aviation by breaking the sound barrier! This clip is perfect for aviation...
The Bell X-1, is a rocket-engine–powered aircraft, designated originally as the XS-1, and was a joint National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics–U.S. Army A...
8 paź 2006 · Interior of Bell X-1. The Bell X-1, originally XS-1 was the first aircraft to exceed the speed of sound in controlled, level flight. It was the first of the so called X-planes, a series of aircraft designated for testing of new technologies and usually kept highly secret.
Few moments in aviation history stand out as boldly as the first time a manned aircraft broke the sound barrier. The Bell X-1, a sleek, rocket-powered aircraft designed for one purpose—reaching supersonic speeds—achieved this historic feat on October 14, 1947. Piloted by the legendary Captain Chuck Yeager, the X-1 made the impossible possible, opening the door to a new era of flight. The ...
Download Image. On October 14, 1947, the Bell X-1 became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound. Piloted by U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, the X-1 reached a speed of 1,127 kilometers (700 miles) per hour, Mach 1.06, at an altitude of 13,000 meters (43,000 feet).
13 lis 2017 · The Bell X-1 was sometimes referred to as “a bullet with wings.” Taking a 360 photo coupled with this new software we found online, you can now view any picture shot in this special way and look all around you.
