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The Convair X-11 (originally designated XSM-16A) was the first testbed for what became the Atlas missile program. Later the Convair X-12 became a second, more advanced testbed.

[edit] Service history

A total of 12 X-11's were built and tested. The first three were involved in static tests only. X-11 Number 4 and 6, were destroyed in launch accidents. All others performed successful test flights. The test series began on June 11, 1957 and ended on June 3, 1958.

[edit] Specifications (X-11)

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[edit] General characteristics

• Crew: Unmanned
• Length: 96 ft (29.3 m)
• Wingspan: 12 ft (3.66 m)
• Height: ()
• Empty weight: 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
• Loaded weight: 80,000 lb (36,300 kg)
• Powerplant: 1× rocket engine

[edit] Performance

• Maximum speed: Mach 10+
• Range: 600 nm (690 mi, 1,110 km)
• Service ceiling: 40 mi (60 km)

[edit] See also

[edit] Designation sequence

X-8 - X-9 - X-10 - X-11 - X-12 - X-13 - X-14

[edit] Related lists

• List of experimental aircraft

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