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Dewey Decimal Number: 629.13338
EAN num: 9780803294561
ISBN number: 0803294565
Label: Bison Books
Manufacturer: Bison Books
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Page Count: 329
Printing Date: October 01, 2004
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Built of titanium and a chrome-nickel alloy known as Inconel X, the X-15 was the fastest plane ever built, streaking through the lower reaches of outer space even before the very first space capsules reached orbit. First tested in 1959, the X-15 proved to be a crucial testing ground for the astronauts and hardware in the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and even the Space Shuttle programs. The dramatic tale of the golden age of this experimental plane comes vividly to life through the writing of the celebrated reporter Richard Tregaskis, who spent time with the pilots, engineers, and other key personnel involved in the project. We learn of the years of planning and design, devastating onboard explosions, exhilarating triumphs, and, above all, the personal and professional sacrifices that paved the way for the enduring legacy of the blisteringly fast X-15 rocket plane.
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A correction to a previous review: this appears to be a simple reprint of the 1961 title, and does not cover flights after 1961. The last flight described is Bob White's to 130,000+ ft. None of the truly astounding flights with the XLR-99 engine are covered. I guess you have to go to Milton Thompson's book for that.
Still a good read though. It's interesting to compare the X-15 to SpaceShipOne.
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if you've always wanted the full x-15 rocketship/plane story, then here it is. i have the 1961 very first edition but was ticled pink when i learned that amazon.com has a new edition. this is a must for x-15/space/rocket buffs like me! tells story of how north american aviation, now rockwell international, paved the way for project mercury,gemini and apollo; not to mention project dyna-soar. i knew fomer apollo 15 astronaut jim irwin and he told me of how very important the x-15 was in his project, the sr-71 blackbird and project dyna-soar! also paved the way for space shuttle . the x-15 records and data are still used today! she is still the fastest aircraft/plane of all time, along with several altitude records. she flew mach 6.7/4520 mph!!!!!!!!! over twice the speed of a rifle bullet. and flew over 452,ooo high, on the fringes of outer space. i cant wait to order my copy. a must have. i feel that the x-15 is what helped neil armstrong qualify a a top contender for apollo 11. in order to qualify for astronau status, the pilots at edwards air force base took x-15 above 16 miles high and gained astronaut status automatically. another friend , scott crossfield who flew x-15 very first for north american aviation before goernment/naca/nasa stepped in; flew all very first flights of x-15. project lasted from 1959-1968. a truely good work this book is indeed. this book will cover the later missions/flights which i dont have in my 1961 edition. must read! tony
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