North American X-15A
North American X-15A Replica
The X-15 is one of the most successful aircraft of the X-Plane series of experimental aircraft. Designed in the late 1950s to explore high altitudes and high speeds the X-15 flew 199 times and set both altitude and speed records. Eventually the X-15 flew high enough to earn its pilots Astronaut wings. It also set the world’s absolute speed record by flying over six times the speed of sound.
Manufacturer
North American
Markings
U.S. Air Force/NASA, Edwards Air Force Base
Designation
X-15A
Serial Number
“56-6670”
Wingspan | 22 ft 4 in. |
Wingspan |
Length | 50 ft |
Length |
Height | 13 ft |
Height |
Weight | 56,130 lbs (loaded) |
Weight |
Max. Speed | 4,520 MPH |
Maximum Speed |
Service Ceiling | 354,200 ft |
Service Ceiling |
Range | 275 miles |
Range |
Engines | One Thiokol XLR99-RM-2 rocket engine with 57,850 pounds of thrust |
Engines |
Crew | 1 |
Crew |