Undercarriage and the Flow Direction Sensor of the North American X-15
The North American X-15 rocket-powered research aircraft bridged the gap between manned flight within the atmosphere and manned flight beyond the atmosphere into space. After completing its initial test flights in 1959, the X-15 became the first winged aircraft to attain velocities of Mach 4, 5, and 6. Highlighted in this image is the undercarriage and the flow direction sensor of the North American x-15.
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Undercarriage and the Flow Direction Sensor of the North American X-15
The North American X-15 rocket-powered research aircraft bridged the gap between manned flight within the atmosphere and manned flight beyond the atmosphere into space. After completing its initial test flights in 1959, the X-15 became the first winged aircraft to attain velocities of Mach 4, 5, and 6. Highlighted in this image is the undercarriage and the flow direction sensor of the North American x-15.
For more photography highlights, check out the Air and Space Photo project: airandspace.si.edu/airspacephoto
This photo is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use: si.edu/termsofuse