Bell X 2
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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.
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.
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
An Investigation In The Langley 20 Foot Free Spinning Tunnel Of The Spin And Recovery Characteristics Of A 1 30 Scale Model Of The Bell X 2 Airplane
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Author : Lawrence J. Gale
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1949
An Investigation In The Langley 20 Foot Free Spinning Tunnel Of The Spin And Recovery Characteristics Of A 1 30 Scale Model Of The Bell X 2 Airplane written by Lawrence J. Gale and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1949 with Bell aircraft categories.
Flight Behavior Of The X 2 Research Airplane To A Mach Number Of 3 20 And A Geometric Altitude Of 126 200 Feet
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Author : Richard E. Day
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Flight Behavior Of The X 2 Research Airplane To A Mach Number Of 3 20 And A Geometric Altitude Of 126 200 Feet written by Richard E. Day and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Airplanes categories.
California Warplanes
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Author : Harold Skaarup
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2012-04-16
California Warplanes written by Harold Skaarup and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-16 with History categories.
This aviation handbook is designed to be used as a quick reference to the classic military heritage aircraft that have been restored and preserved in the state of California. The aircraft include those flown by members of the US Air Force, the US Navy, the US Army, the US Marine Corps, the US Coast Guard, the Air and Army National Guard units, and by various NATO and allied nations as well as a number of aircraft previously operated by opposition forces in peace and war. The interested reader will find useful information and a few technical details on most of the military aircraft that have been in service with active flying squadrons both at home and overseas. 150 selected photographs have been included to illustrate a few of the major examples in addition to the serial numbers assigned to American military aircraft. For those who would like to actually see the aircraft concerned, aviation museum locations, addresses and contact phone numbers, websites and email addresses have been included, along with a list of aircraft held in each museums current inventory or that on display as gate guardians throughout the state of California. The aircraft presented in this edition are listed alphabetically by manufacturer, number and type. Although many of Californias heritage warplanes have completely disappeared, a few have been carefully collected, restored and preserved, and a good number have been restored to flying condition. This guide-book should help you to find and view Californias Warplane survivors.
Beyond Blue Skies
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Author : Chris Petty
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2020-11
Beyond Blue Skies written by Chris Petty and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11 with History categories.
In 1945 some experts still considered the so-called sound barrier an impenetrable wall, while winged rocket planes remained largely relegated to science fiction. But soon a series of unique rocket-powered research aircraft and the dedicated individuals who built, maintained, and flew them began to push the boundaries of flight in aviation’s quest to move ever higher, ever faster, toward the unknown. Beyond Blue Skies examines the thirty-year period after World War II during which aviation experienced an unprecedented era of progress that led the United States to the boundaries of outer space. Between 1946 and 1975, an ancient dry lakebed in California’s High Desert played host to a series of rocket-powered research aircraft built to investigate the outer reaches of flight. The western Mojave’s Rogers Dry Lake became home to Edwards Air Force Base, NASA’s Flight Research Center, and an elite cadre of test pilots. Although one of them—Chuck Yeager—would rank among the most famous names in history, most who flew there during those years played their parts away from public view. The risks they routinely accepted were every bit as real as those facing NASA’s astronauts, but no magazine stories or free Corvettes awaited them—just long days in a close-knit community in the High Desert. The role of not only the test pilots but the engineers, aerodynamicists, and support staff in making supersonic flight possible has been widely overlooked. Beyond Blue Skies charts the triumphs and tragedies of the rocket-plane era and the unsung efforts of the men and women who made amazing achievements possible.
On The Frontier
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Author : Richard P. Hallion
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
On The Frontier written by Richard P. Hallion and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Flight categories.
On The Frontier
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Author : Richard Hallion
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
On The Frontier 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 1984 with Government publications categories.
Balls Eight History Of The Boeing Nb 52b Stratofortress Mothership
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Author : Brian Lockett
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2009
Balls Eight History Of The Boeing Nb 52b Stratofortress Mothership written by Brian Lockett and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
It has been asserted that the Boeing NB-52B Stratofortress, carrying Air Force serial 52-0008, can lay claim to being the airplane that has seen and participated in more history than any other single airplane. For forty-five years, the NB-52B was a fixture at Edwards Air Force Base. While the NB-52B is most famous for launching the three North American X-15 rocket planes, it continued to serve in the role of launch platform for a multitude of programs until its final mission on November 16, 2004. It was the oldest flying B-52 by nearly ten years. The book is 200 pages long. It contains 246 color photographs, 89 black and white photographs, and 2 other illustrations.