Bell X-2: 06 (X-Planes) - Softcover

Davies, Peter E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472819586 ISBN 13: 9781472819581

Verlag: Osprey Publishing, 2017

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..".should be popular with modelers and enthusiasts of America's post-war aerospace research. The book contains a great deal of technical and other data and information about this important X-plane. The text is supported by an amazing gallery of photographs and color artwork." - KitMaker Network

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Even before the spectacular success of its X-1 rocket-powered aircraft in breaking the 'sound barrier', the adventurous Bell Aircraft Corporation was already pushing ahead with a parallel project to build a second aircraft capable of far higher speeds. The X-2 (or Model 52) explored the equally uncertain technology of swept-back wings. Now common in modern conventional fighter aircraft, the Bell X-2 was revolutionary in using this type of airframe to probe Mach 3 and research the effects of extreme aerodynamic friction heat on airframes.

Although both X-2s were destroyed in crashes after only 20 flights, killing two test pilots, the knowledge gained from the programme was invaluable in developing aircraft that could safely fly at such speeds. Using stunning artwork and historical photographs, this is the story of the plane that ultimately made the Lockheed Blackbird and Concorde possible.

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• Verlag: Osprey Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1472819586
• ISBN 13: 9781472819581
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 80
• Zeichner: Tooby Adam