X-15 Flight Log Number 2 AF NASA Navy X-15 Flight Research Program

Abstract

This document is a historical document for the X-15. Excerpt from the log: Mission: Speed research involving pressures and air friction and determine X-15 controllability without automatic stability augmentation. Launched over 200 mi east of Edwards AFB. Climbed to 102,000 ft, at full throttle for 80 sec, and used speed brakes to retard speed. Max speed 3,900 (M 5.74) at 102,000 ft alt. Max alt 108,600 ft. Heat 1,100 deg C. Mission: Achieve Max design speed and to evaluate X-15's handling qualities without using the stability augmentation system. Cancelled, weather.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2022
Accession Number
AD1168456

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  • Air Force Test Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic
  • Friction

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  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.