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North American X-15: 1954-1968 (X-15, X-15B & Delta Wing models): Owner's Workshop Manual: An insight into the design, construction, development and operation of the pioneering 5,520mph US rocket-powered research aircraft

Door David Baker

Categorie
Vliegtuigen & Luchtvaart
Boeknummer
#362910-KO36
Titel
North American X-15: 1954-1968 (X-15, X-15B & Delta Wing models): Owner's Workshop Manual: An insight into the design, construction, development and operation of the pioneering 5,520mph US rocket-powered research aircraft
Auteur
Baker, David
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover
Uitgeverij
Yeovil : Haynes Publishing UK
Jaar van uitgave
2016
ISBN10
085733767X
ISBN13
9780857337672
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original pictorial boards, illustrated with numerous photographs in colour and b/w, tables/figures, 4to.
Samenvatting
A unique Haynes Manual, providing fascinating technical insight into the development and use of rocket planes, focusing on the iconic X-15, which carried out much of the development work for the Apollo and Space Shuttle space programmes. As of July 2015, the X-15 still holds the world record for the highest speed ever attained by a manned aircraft, at 4,520mph (Mach 6.72)! The X-15 was flown by a band of elite test pilots, including the first man to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. The X-15 made 199 flights between 1959 and 1968, several of which were above the line considered to be the arbitrary altitude where space begins. The engaging text, extensively illustrated with period photographs and technical illustrations, explains how the vehicle worked, what it pioneered for future applicat... (Lees verder)ions in more conventional aircraft and manned spacecraft developed by NASA from 1958, and what it was like to fly.
Pagina's
188
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 50,00

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