History
Hypersonic rocket-powered research aircraft operated by the US Air Force and NASA.
X-planes & research X-15
North American X-15
Fastest crewed, powered aircraft: Mach 6.7 (1967)
Hypersonic rocket-powered research aircraft operated by the US Air Force and NASA.
First flight1959
CountryUnited States
ManufacturerNorth American Aviation
OperatorNASA, US Air Force
StatusMuseum
Built3
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