Global Aircraft
X-1
  Global Aircraft -- X-1
 








Photos Cropped From NASA DFRC

Webmaster's Notes
   Coming Soon!
Summary Copyright © 2001 Charles M (JetWhiz)


X-1 Specifications
Producer: Bell
Wingspan: 28 feet
Length: 30.9 feet
Height: 10.85 feet
Weight: 7,000 lb (empty)
Power plant: Reaction Motors, Inc., XLR-11-RM-3 (model A6000C4) 4-chamber rocket engine, rated at 6,000 lb static thrust each
Speed: mach 1.45 (957mph)
Ceiling: 71,900 feet


X-1E Specifications
Producer: Bell
Wingspan: 22 feet 10 inches
Length: 31 feet 10 inches
Height: 10 feet 10 inches
Weight: 6,850 lb (empty)
Power plant: Reaction Motors Inc LR-8-RM-5 4 chamber rocket, rated at 6,000 lb each
Speed: 1,450 mph
Ceiling: 75,000 ft