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Martin-Marietta X-23A

Description
  Manufacturer:Martin-Marietta
  Base model:X-23
  Designation:X-23
  Version:A
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research

Specifications
  Length: 6' 8" 2.0 m
  Height:2' 10" 0.8 m
  Wingspan: 4' 0" 1.2 m
  Gross Weight: 894 lb 405 kg

Propulsion
  Powerplant: N/A - Glide only

Performance


 

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 Guy E. Franklin
 Ft George Meade, MD
The un-powered X-23A also referred to as the SV-5D, was designed to acquire data relating to maneuvering reentry vehicles to support several Air Force and NASA space vehicle programs.

Manufacturer: Martin Marietta Corporation
Number Built: 4
Sponsor: USAF
Fastest Flight: 16,500 mph (approx.)
Highest Flight: 500,000 feet (approx.)
First Flight: 21 December 1966
Last Flight: 19 April 1967
Total Flights: 3
Length: 6 feet 7.5 inches
Wingspan: 4 feet 0 inches
Height: 2 feet 10 inches
Gross Weight: 894 lb

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