Aircraft Photo of 50-1838 / 01838 | Bell X-5 | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #523346
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KFFO   IATA: FFO   Local: FFO   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
 
Photo Date:9 March 2015
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 523346
Photo Comment

The Bell X-5 did research that led to more modern swing wing aircraft like the F-14 and F-111. Inspired by the WWII Messerschmitt P.1011 design, the German fighter's wing sweep was only adjustable on the ground and the Bell design was adjustable in flight. This last remaining X-5 was the first of two built and is displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Pictured in an annex hangar, it has since moved to the Museum's new display hangar suspended in the Research & Development section.

This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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