North
American X-15 model rocket
The North American X-15 is considered the most remarkable and most
valuable research vehicle to have been developed within the X-series of
USAF/USN sponsored experimental aircraft. The X-15 was designed to be air
launched beneath the wing of a B-52, and made its first powered flight
on September 17, 1959. The X-15 was powered by one Reaction Motors XLR-99
rocket motor with a thrust rating of 57,000 lb. at sea level and approximately
70,000 lb. at peak altitude; giving it a maximum speed of 4,159 mph. (A
modified X-15, designated X-15A-2 once achieved a maximum altitude of 354,200
ft, and a maximum speed of 4,534 mph.) During the latter part of the X-15
program the pilots actually earned astronaut wings due to the altitude
at which this aircraft was flying. |
All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted
Mahogany and comes fully assembled with removable desk stand. |