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X-24A
Lockheed · USA
The X-24A was a "lifting body" aircraft—it had no wings and generated lift entirely from the shape of its fuselage. It proved that a vehicle could survive re-entry from space and maneuver to a precise runway landing.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,667 km/h |
| Range | N/A (Glider/Rocket) |
| Ceiling | 21,800 m |
| Engines | 1x Reaction Motors XLR11 rocket engine |
Armament & Payload
Unarmed.
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X-24A
Lockheed · USA
The X-24A was a "lifting body" aircraft—it had no wings and generated lift entirely from the shape of its fuselage. It proved that a vehicle could survive re-entry from space and maneuver to a precise runway landing.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,667 km/h |
| Range | N/A (Glider/Rocket) |
| Ceiling | 21,800 m |
| Engines | 1x Reaction Motors XLR11 rocket engine |
Armament & Payload
Unarmed.