X-15 Desktop Replica
The X-15, a joint program by NASA, the Air Force, the Navy, and North American, operated the most remarkable of all the rocket research aircraft. Because of the large fuel consumption of its rocket engine, the X-15 was air launched from a B-52 aircraft at about 45,000 ft and speeds upward of 500 mph. The airplane set speed records in the Mach 4-6 range and set an altitude record of 354,200 feet (67 miles) while providing an enormous wealth of data on hypersonic air flow, aerodynamic heating, control and stability at hypersonic speeds, reaction controls for flight above the atmosphere, piloting techniques for reentry, human factors, and flight instrumentation. The highly successful program contributed to the development of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo piloted spaceflight programs as well as the Space Shuttle program. The program's final flight was performed on October 24, 1968.
Our 1/32 scale X-15 features all-mahogany construction, as well as a wooden display stand. It measures 18.75 inches long.
Availability: Usually ships within 2-3 business days.
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