| Robert G. Hoey |
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Figure 1. X-15 contributions to the X-30. |
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Figure 2. Variation of range capability during a typical X-15 flight. |
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Figure 3. Flightpath of the X-15 aircraft for heating test. |
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Figure 4. Total pilot-in-the-loop and R/E systems benefit. |
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Figure 5. Comparison of the X-15 and BOMARC pilot and R/E system aspects. |
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Figure 6. Inconel deflector strip riveted forward of the canopy joint. |
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Figure 7. Small spanwise buckles and local scorching observed in X-15's skin. |
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Figure 8. Heat damage to the X-15's aluminum tubing. |
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Figure 9. Wing skin buckle following flight to Mmax=5.28. |
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Figure 10. X-15 glass failure. |
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Figure 11. Ablative wear lower fuselage and wing. |
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Figure 12. Ablative wear wing leading edge. |
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Figure 13. Pylon heat damage, left side. |
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Figure 14. X-15 envellope expansion for first 45 flights. |
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Figure 15. Simultaneous development of a new airframe and a new propulsion system. |
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