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The X-15 is one of the fastest and highest flying aircraft in the world, reaching a top speed of over mach 6.7 and an altitude of more than 350,000 ft.
X-15 Specifications
Primary Function:Experimental Aircraft
Contractor:North American
Crew:One
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Reaction Motors XLR-99 rocket engine of over 50,000 lbs. thrust
Dimensions
Length:50 ft. 3 in.
Wingspan:22 ft. 4 in.
Height:11 ft 7 in.
Weights
Empty:N/A
Maximum Takeoff:31,275 lb — gross
Performance
Speed:4,104 mph (Mach 6.06)
Ceiling:354,200 ft (set by X-15A #3)
Range:275 miles
Armament
N/A
X-15A-2 (#2 after modifications) Specifications
Primary Function:Experimental Aircraft
Contractor:North American
Crew:One
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Reaction Motors XLR-99 rocket engine of over 50,000 lbs. thrust
Dimensions
Length:52 ft. 4.5 in.
Wingspan:22 ft. 3 in.
Height:12 ft. 1 in.
Weights
Empty:N/A
Maximum Takeoff:56,132 lb — gross
Performance
Speed:4,520 mph (Mach 6.70)
Ceiling:314,750 ft
Range:250 miles
Armament
N/A
X-15 Achievements
The X-15 is one of the fastest and highest flying aircraft in the world, reaching a top speed of over mach 6.7 and an altitude of more than 350,000 ft.
