Bell X-2

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.>

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Peter E. Davies, Peter E Davies
• Con la collaborazione di: Adam Tooby (Illustrazione), Tooby Adam (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Osprey Publishers
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 28.02.2018
• Categoria: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; Guide e manuali > Veicoli, aerei , imbarcazioni, viaggi aerospaziali > Aerei, viaggi aerospaziali
• EAN: 9781472819581
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-1958-1
• Numero di pagine: 80
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 18.2 x 24.6 x 0.6 cm
• Serie: X-Planes > 06; X-Planes
• Categorie: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, History, Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, military history, HISTORY / Military / United States, TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / History, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, United States of America, USA, Air forces and warfare, Aerospace & aviation technology, History and Archaeology, The Cold War, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Aircraft and aviation, Cold wars and proxy conflicts, Aerospace and aviation technology, Zweite Hälfte 20. Jahrhundert (ca. 1950 bis ca. 1999), Militärfahrzeuge und Transport in der Luft, zu Lande und zur See