Historical events in the development of the X-15 hardware design are presented. Some of the topics covered include: (1) drivers that led to the development of the X-15; (2) X-15 space research objectives; (3) original performance targets; (4) the X-15 typical mission; (5) X-15 dimensions and weight; (5) the propulsion system; (6) X-15 development milestones; (7) engineering and manufacturing challenges; (8) the X-15 structure; (9) ballistic flight control; (10) landing gear; (11) nose gear; and (12) an X-15 program recap.
X-15 Hardware Design Challenges
1991
27 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aircraft , Spacecraft Trajectories & Flight Mechanics , Manned Spacecraft , Aerodynamic heating , Aircraft design , Flight tests , Histories , Hypersonic flight , Research and development , Space flight , X-15 aircraft , Flight control , Flight paths , Hypersonic aircraft , Landing gear , Manufacturing , Nasa programs , Propulsion system configurations
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