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Douglas
X-3 Stiletto Experimental Plane Signed by the Pilot
Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager |
Autographed model airplanes
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(than Major) Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager made a number of test flights in
the exotic research plane. The X-3 was designed to explore high-speed aerodynamic
phenomenon to speeds of Mach 2. Additionally, it was to prove the feasibility
of using low-aspect-ratio, high-load wings, and titanium construction in
aircraft. It was delivered to the NACA High-Speed Flight Station in August
of 1954. Although it made some significant contributions to our knowledge
about "inertial coupling", it had a tendency to diverge from the flight
path at near supersonic speeds, and the X-3 never lived up to it's expectations
as a Mach 2 aircraft. |
All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted
Mahogany and comes fully assembled with removable desk stand. |
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The model is hand autographed by Gen. Chuck
Yeager and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Dimensions: Wingspan, 10 1/2" • Length, 13 1/4
" • 1/32 Scale
Item # B10132X3CY .. $229.95
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