| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 56-6670 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American X-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American X-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American X-15A |
| C/n (msn): | 240-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 10 July 1978 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 503798 |
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The X-15 was a rocket powered hypersonic research aircraft. It first flew in 1959 and three were built obtaining valuable data for subsequent space flights. Launched from under a B-52 speeds of over 4,500 mph were attained and altitudes of over 100km meaning that the aircraft actually flew into space. Canon Ftb, Tri-X film, ID11 developer This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 October 2022, and has since been viewed 181 times. |