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X-15
North American · USA
The X-15 was a rocket-powered research aircraft that provided data used in the design of the Space Shuttle. It reached speeds of Mach 6.7 and altitudes above 50 miles, requiring thrusters for control in the thin upper atmosphere where aerodynamic surfaces were useless.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 7,274 km/h (Mach 6.7) |
| Range | 450 km |
| Ceiling | 107,960 m |
| Engines | 1x Reaction Motors XLR99-RM-2 liquid-fuel rocket |
Armament & Payload
Unarmed (Research).