Davies, Peter E.
Bell X-2 (X-Planes)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472819581
- author:
- Davies, Peter E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing (UK)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 24.38 x 18.54 x 0.51 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Aviation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Bell X-2: A Revolutionary Aircraft. In 1947, the Bell Aircraft Corporation was already pushing ahead with its next project after the success of the X-1 rocket-powered aircraft. This time, they aimed to explore the technology of swept-back wings, which would become a common feature in modern conventional fighter aircraft. The X-2, also known as the Model 52, was designed to test the limits of airframe materials and research the effects of extreme aerodynamic friction heat at speeds approaching Mach 3. Although both X-2s were destroyed in crashes after only 20 flights, killing two test pilots, the knowledge gained from this program proved invaluable in developing aircraft that could safely fly at such high speeds. This book tells the story of the Bell X-2 and its significance in aviation history, using stunning artwork and historical photographs to bring the project to life. The Bell X-2's legacy can be seen in the development of later aircraft like the Lockheed Blackbird and Concorde, making it an important chapter in the history of aviation.
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