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Description
| Manufacturer: | North American | |
| Base model: | X-15 | |
| Designation: | X-15 | |
| Version: | A-2 | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Research | |
| First Flew: | 1964/06/25 | |
| Serial/Bureau Number: | 56-6671 | |
| Location: | United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio | |
Specifications
| Length: | 52' 5" | 15.9 m | |
| Height: | 14' | 4.2 m | |
| Wingspan: | 22' 5" | 6.8 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 56,132 lb | 25,456 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Reaction Motors YLR-99 rocket engine | ||
| Thrust (each): | 50,000 lb | 22,675 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 250 miles | 402 km | |
| Max Speed: | 4,520 mph | 7,278 km/h | 3,934 kt |
| Ceiling: | 354,200 ft | 107,955 m | |