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National Air and Space Museum, Washington Dist of Col
North American X-15A SN: 56-6670

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Description
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:X-15
  Designation:X-15
  Version:A
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research
  First Flew:1959/06/08
  Serial/Bureau Number:56-6670
  Location:National Air and Space Museum, Washington Dist of Col

Specifications
  Length: 50' 3" 15.3 m
  Height:11' 7" 3.5 m
  Wingspan: 22' 4" 6.8 m
  Empty Weight: 11,374 lb 5,158 kg
  Gross Weight: 31,275 lb 14,183 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Reaction Motors YLR-99 rocket engine
  Thrust (each):50,000 lb22,675 kg

Performance
  Range: 275 miles 442 km
  Max Speed: 4,104 mph 6,608 km/h 3,571 kt
  Ceiling: 314,750 ft 95,931 m