NASA Aircraft Fleet 1960s, Dryden history gallery
Summary
ECN-1288The HL-10 is shown next to the X-15A-2 in 1966. Both aircraft later went on to set records. On October 3, 1967, the X-15A-2 reached a speed of Mach 6.7, which was the highest speed achieved by a piloted aircraft until the Space Shuttles far exceeded that speed in 1981 and afterwards. The HL-10 later became the fastest piloted lifting body when it flew at a speed of Mach 1.86 on February 18, 1970.May 27, 1966 NASA Photo Aircraft 1960s Fleet Description
NASA Identifier: 363215main_ECN-1288
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aircraft fleet 1960 s
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dryden flight research center
Date
1960 - 1969
Location
Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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