The Bell X-2 supersonic research airplane is equipped with a skid main landing gear and a nose wheel. Pending completion of the rocket engine, glide flights are being performed to determine low-speed handling qualities of the airplane and the landing characteristics with the skid-type landing gear. The present paper presents data obtained during the approach and landing of the X-2 airplane on its first flight .


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    Title :

    First Landing of Bell X-2 Research Airplane


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1952-10-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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