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Bell X 1

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Author : Peter E. Davies
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-09-22

Bell X 1 written by Peter E. Davies and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-22 with History categories.

In 1947, no one knew if it was possible to break the 'sound barrier'. The Bell X-1 was the tiny, rocket-powered craft that finally broke it. It was the result of innovative designers and engineers turning their attention from the pioneering jets of World War II to a new task – an aircraft designed purely to fly faster than sound. Legendary pilots rallied to the cause, with World War II ace Chuck Yeager piloting the X-1 when it finally achieved supersonic flight in 1947, the first manned craft to reach such speeds. With historical photographs and meticulously researched digital art, Peter Davies traces the whole career of the pioneering Bell X-1, from its early development through to the influence it had on military and civilian jets in the second half of the 20th century.

Chuck Yeager And The Bell X 1

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Author : Dominick A. Pisano
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-05

Chuck Yeager And The Bell X 1 written by Dominick A. Pisano and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Photographs and text chronicle World War II ace Charles "Chuck" Yeager's quest to fly supersonically and profile the people and aircraft that made it possible for him to break the sound barrier.

Into The Unknown

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Author : Louis C. Rotundo
language : en
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
Release Date : 1994

Into The Unknown written by Louis C. Rotundo and has been published by Smithsonian Books (DC) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Technology & Engineering categories.

For more than forty years, the story of the record-breaking flights of the world's first supersonic aircraft - the Bell X-1 - has fueled the American imagination and has been embellished by myths and faulty recollections. Challenging the accepted story of the X-1, Into the Unknown describes the complete history of the X-1 program - from the origins of high-speed research in the 1930s to Chuck Yeager's pioneering flight through the sound barrier on October 14, 1947. Rotundo examines the complex factors that shaped the process of breaking new ground in aviation research, as well as the inner decision making of the three major participants: Bell Aircraft, the Air Force, and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). He reveals the divergent views and the competing objectives of the NACA and the Air Force on policy decisions, aircraft design and capability, and program direction. The first airplane constructed solely for high-speed research, the X-1 not only broke the sound barrier, but also was distinct as one of the few aircraft to complete its test program without a significant aerodynamic or structural alteration. Rotundo details each of the fifty test flights of the X-1 and each new test procedure, many of which became standard for research on the later X-series aircraft and provided the foundation for the techniques later used by the space program. The final chapters of Into the Unknown analyze the veil of secrecy and correct the factual errors surrounding Yeager's supersonic flight. Rotundo details how the Air Force tried to control the release of the story for national security purposes, and how many of the resulting news accounts contained inaccuracies. The bookincludes previously unpublished material, rare photographs, interviews with the participants, and original NACA, Air Force, and Bell Aircraft archival files.

Supersonic Flight

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Author : Richard Hallion
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972

Supersonic Flight written by Richard Hallion and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Aerodynamics, Supersonic categories.

Supersonic Flight

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Author : Richard Hallion
language : en
Publisher: Brassey's (UK) Limited
Release Date : 1997

Supersonic Flight written by Richard Hallion and has been published by Brassey's (UK) Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.

Hallion describes the basic problems of supersonic flight, looking at Geoffrey de Havilland's fatal attempt to break the sound barrier in 1946, Chuck Yeager's successful flight in 1947, and the first aircraft to reach twice the speed of sound

The Quest For Mach One

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Author : Chuck Yeager
language : en
Publisher: Avery
Release Date : 1997

The Quest For Mach One written by Chuck Yeager and has been published by Avery this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Aerodynamics, Supersonic categories.

On October 14, 1947, flying the Bell X-1 rocket plane, Chuck Yeager burst through the mythical sound barrier at mach 1.0, to become the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound. Yeager's epic flight was the culmination of hours of work and flying time by a group of dedicated aviation pioneers, and it marked the beginning of flight testing as we know it. Who were these men? What were the aeronautical hurdles they cleared to usher in the space age and manned space flight? In the quest for Mach One, members of the Mach One team come together to chronicle the entire X-1 programme. They are Chuck Yeager, test pilot; Bob Cardenas, mother ship pilot; Bob Hoover, backup and chase pilot; and Jack Russell, Yeager's X-1 crew chief. Theirs is a saga of camaraderie, technical brilliance and heroism.

Bell X 1a Rocket Plane Pilot S Flight Operating Instructions

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Author : United States Air Force
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2007-10-01

Bell X 1a Rocket Plane Pilot S Flight Operating Instructions written by United States Air Force and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.

An improvement over the Bell X-1 - the first plane to break the sound barrier in level flight - the X-1A was designed to reach Mach 2.0. Initial test flights commenced in January of 1953. On December 12th, test pilot Charles "Chuck" Yeager set a record with the aircraft, reaching a speed of Mach 2.43 at 75,000 feet. In 1954, pilot Maj. Arthur Murray flew the plane to a new altitude record of 90,440 feet. Roughly a year later, the X-1A was severely damaged by an explosion while strapped to its B-29 mother ship. The plane was jettisoned and destroyed. Variants of the design, including the X-1B, X-1D, and X-1E continued to fly as late as 1958. Originally printed by the U.S. Air Force and NACA / NASA, this handbook provides a fascinating glimpse inside the cockpit of one of history's great planes. Classified "Restricted", the manual was declassified. This affordable facsimile has been slightly reformatted. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.

Bell X 2

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Author : Peter E. Davies
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-11-30

Bell X 2 written by Peter E. Davies and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-30 with History categories.

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.

Speed Of Sound

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997

Speed Of Sound written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Aerodynamics, Supersonic categories.

Feature chronicles the breaking of the sound barrier by pilot Chuck Yeager, on October 14, 1947. Includes photos of Yeager, of Larry Bell, and of the Mach 1 flight crew. Includes a biography of Yeager, 3-D cutaway view of the Bell X-1 aircraft, an illustration of the X-1 cockpit, video of pilot emerging from the cockpit of the X-1, resources and links.

X Planes From The X 1 To The X 60

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Author : Michael H. Gorn
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-01-01

X Planes From The X 1 To The X 60 written by Michael H. Gorn and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Foreword by Dr. Roger D. Launius, Former NASA Chief Historian For the past 75 years, the U.S. government has invested significant time and money into advanced aerospace research, as evidenced by its many experimental X-plane aircraft and rockets. NASA's X-Planes asks a simple question: What have we gained from it all? To answer this question, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the X-plane’s long history, from the 1946 X-1 to the modern X-60. The chapters describe not just the technological evolution of these models, but also the wider story of politics, federal budgets, and inter-agency rivalries surrounding them. The book is organized into two sections, with the first covering the operational X-planes that symbolized the Cold War struggle between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R, and the second section surveying post-Cold War aircraft and spacecraft. Featuring dozens of original illustrations of X-plane cross-sections, in-flight profiles, close-ups, and more, this book will educate general readers and specialists alike.