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First flown in 1959 this remarkable rocket-powere research aircraft, released from a B-52, reached outer space (over 62 miles /100km above the earth) and still holds the world manned aircraft speed record of 4,520 MPH (7,274 km/h)
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 12.9ft (3.9m)
- Length 45.8ft (14.0m)
- Height 7.9ft (2.4m)
- Empty Weight 7,313lbs (3,317kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,453lbs (4,287kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.565
- Wing Loading 106.5lbs/ft2 (519.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 88.8ft2 (8.3m2)
- Drag Points 947
Parts
- Number of Parts 18
- Control Surfaces 3
- Performance Cost 114
