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Bell X-5

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
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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

Known serial numbers
50-1838 / 50-1839

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
United States Air Force MuseumWright-PattersonOhio

X-5 on display

United States Air Force Museum
    


 
 

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