United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Bell
X-5
SN: 50-1838
Exhibit photos
Description
  Manufacturer:
Bell
  Base model:
X-5
  Designation:
X-5
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1948-Present
  Basic role:
Research
  First Flew:
1951/06/20
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:
50-1838
  Location:
United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Specifications
  Length:
33' 4"
10.1 m
  Height:
12'
3.6 m
  Wingspan:
32' 9"
9.9 m
  Gross Weight:
9,799 lb
4,444 kg
  Max Weight:
9,800 lb
4,444 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
1
  Powerplant:
Allison J35-A
  Thrust (each):
4,900 lb
2,222 kg
Performance
  Range:
500 miles
805 km
  Cruise Speed:
600 mph
966 km/h
522 kt
  Max Speed:
690 mph
1,111 km/h
600 kt
  Ceiling:
50,700 ft
15,453 m