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Description
| Manufacturer: | Bell | |
| Base model: | X-1 | |
| Designation: | X-1 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Research | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
| First Flew: | 1954/09/24 | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 35' 7" | 10.8 m | |
| Height: | 10' 8" | 3.2 m | |
| Wingspan: | 28' | 8.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 130.0 sq ft | 12.0 sq m | |
| Gross Weight: | 16,590 lb | 7,523 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Reaction Motors XLR11-RM9 4 chamber rocket | ||
| Thrust (each): | 6,000 lb | 2,721 kg | |
Performance
| Max Speed: | 1,650 mph | 2,657 km/h | 1,436 kt |
| Ceiling: | 90,000 ft | 27,431 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Guy E. Franklin Deatsville, AL | The X-1B was one of a series of rocket-powered experimental research airplanes designed for investigation of various problems associated with supersonic flight. Specifically, the mission of the X-1B was flight research pertaining to aerodynamic heating and pilot reaction control systems. It made its first powered flight on Oct. 8, 1954.
On all test missions, the X-1B was carried to launching altitude, normally 25,000-35,000 feet, nestled under a “mother” airplane. It was then released in mid-air and rocket power was applied and, under full throttle, lasted less than five minutes. After all fuel (an alcohol-water mixture) and liquid oxygen had been consumed, the pilot glided the airplane to earth for a landing. SPECIFICATIONS: Span: 28 ft. Length: 35 ft. 7 in. Height: 10 ft. 8 in. Weight: 16,590 lbs. loaded Armament: None Engine: Reaction Motors XLR-11-RM-6 four-chamber rocket engine of 6,000 lbs. thrust Serial number: 48-1385 PERFORMANCE: Maximum speed: 1,650 mph Landing speed: 170 mph Maximum altitude: 90,000 ft. 09/08/2006 @ 09:26 [ref: 14103] |
| Lee , OH | What is the use of the small wooden triangles glued to the upper and lower surfaces of the ailerons? 04/24/2004 @ 22:49 [ref: 7285] |
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