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| − | The '''North American X-15''' was an experimental plane which set the all-time speed record for the fastest manned aircraft flight in October | + | The '''North American X-15''' was an experimental plane which set the all-time speed record for the fastest manned aircraft flight in October 1967. It flew at a speed of [[Mach]] 6.70 at 102,000 feet. |
Only a handful of pilots flew the X-15, one of the most notable was [[Neil Armstrong]]. Several died while pushing the limits of the atmosphere and the plane. | Only a handful of pilots flew the X-15, one of the most notable was [[Neil Armstrong]]. Several died while pushing the limits of the atmosphere and the plane. | ||
[[Category:Aviation]] | [[Category:Aviation]] | ||
| + | [[Category:United States Air Force Aircraft]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:55, September 21, 2019
The North American X-15 was an experimental plane which set the all-time speed record for the fastest manned aircraft flight in October 1967. It flew at a speed of Mach 6.70 at 102,000 feet.
Only a handful of pilots flew the X-15, one of the most notable was Neil Armstrong. Several died while pushing the limits of the atmosphere and the plane.