North American X-15 model rocket
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The North American X-15 is considered the most remarkable and most valuable research vehicle to have been developed within the X-series of USAF/USN sponsored experimental aircraft. The X-15 was designed to be air launched beneath the wing of a B-52, and made its first powered flight on September 17, 1959. The X-15 was powered by one Reaction Motors XLR-99 rocket motor with a thrust rating of 57,000 lb. at sea level and approximately 70,000 lb. at peak altitude; giving it a maximum speed of 4,159 mph. (A modified X-15, designated X-15A-2 once achieved a maximum altitude of 354,200 ft, and a maximum speed of 4,534 mph.) During the latter part of the X-15 program the pilots actually earned astronaut wings due to the altitude at which this aircraft was flying. All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand. Dimensions: Wingspan, 8 1/4" -Length, 18 3/4" - Scale 1/32 Item #1 above- Air Corps Price $129.95 Item #2 below w/ booster- Air Corps Price $179.95 • All models - UPS ground shipping just $4.98 each to anywhere in the continental U.S.• Order
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