X-15

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The North American X-15 is a hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft which was operated by the United States Air Force and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the X-plane series of experimental aircraft. The X-15 set speed and altitude records in the 1960s, crossing the edge of outer space and returning with valuable data used in aircraft and spacecraft design. The X-15's highest speed, 4,520 miles per hour, was achieved on 3 October 1967, when William J. Knight flew at Mach 6.7 at an altitude of 102,100 feet (31,120 m), or 19.34 miles. This set the official world record for the highest speed ever recorded by a crewed, powered aircraft, which remains unbroken.

1959 — 1968  Wikimedia, Wikidata
North American X-15; X15
4 produced, 
experimental aircraft, sub-orbital spaceplane, 
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    North American X-15A-2 USAF (071107-F-1234S-011)North American X-15A-2 USAF (071107-F-1234S-011)
    The X-15 pilots clown around in front of the #2 aircraft. From left to right: Joseph Engle, Robert Rushworth, John McKay, William Knight, Milton Thompson, and William Dana.The X-15 pilots clown around in front of the #2 aircraft. From left to right: Joseph Engle, Robert Rushworth, John McKay, William Knight, Milton Thompson, and William Dana.
    North American X-15A-2 with external fuel tanks (150806-F-IO108-005)North American X-15A-2 with external fuel tanks (150806-F-IO108-005)
    X-15 contrail after launchX-15 contrail after launch
    The X-15 pilots clown around in front of the #2 aircraft. From left to right: Joseph Engle, Robert Rushworth, John McKay, William Knight, Milton Thompson, and William Dana.The X-15 pilots clown around in front of the #2 aircraft. From left to right: Joseph Engle, Robert Rushworth, John McKay, William Knight, Milton Thompson, and William Dana.
    North American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space MuseumNorth American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum
    Robert Michael White in North American X-15Robert Michael White in North American X-15
    North American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space MuseumNorth American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum
    North American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space MuseumNorth American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum
    X-15 at Air and Space Museum in 1983X-15 at Air and Space Museum in 1983
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    linkpageRetro Space HD page@Research Project X-15Wikidata
    commonsimageNorth American X-15A-2 USAF (071107-F-1234S-011) Commons
    commonsimageThe X-15 pilots clown around in front of the #2 aircraft. From left to right: Joseph Engle, Robert Rushworth, John McKay, William Knight, Milton Thompson, and William Dana. Commons
    commonsimageNorth American X-15A-2 with external fuel tanks (150806-F-IO108-005) Commons
    commonsimageX-15 contrail after launch Commons
    commonsimageThe X-15 pilots clown around in front of the #2 aircraft. From left to right: Joseph Engle, Robert Rushworth, John McKay, William Knight, Milton Thompson, and William Dana. Commons
    commonsimageNorth American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Commons
    commonsimageRobert Michael White in North American X-15 Commons
    commonsimageNorth American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Commons
    commonsimageNorth American X-15 at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Commons
    commonsimageX-15 at Air and Space Museum in 1983 Commons
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