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Lockheed X-7

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Lockheed X-7

The Lockheed X-7 (dubbed the "Flying Stove Pipe") was an unmanned test bed for ramjet engines and missile guidance technology. It was carried aloft by a B-29 or B-50 Superfortress carrier aircraft. The booster ignited after launch and propelled the vehicle to a speed of 1,000 mph (1,625 km/h). The booster was then jettisoned, and the underslung ramjet took over from that point. The X-7 eventually returned to Earth, its descent slowed by parachute. A maximum speed of 2,881 mph (4640 km/h / Mach 4.31) was attained, setting a record for fastest air-breathing aircraft. A total of 130 X-7 flights were conducted from April 1951 to July 1960.

Specifications (X-7A-1)

General characteristics

  • Crew: None
  • Length: 32 ft 9 in (9.98 m)
  • Wingspan: 12 ft (3.66 m)
  • Height: 7 ft (2.1 m)
  • Loaded weight: 8,000 lb (3,600 kg)
  • Powerplant:

Performance


See also

Related development
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