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| The X-15A was a high-performance research aircraft used to provide date about heating, stability, control and the problems of re-entry into the atmosphere. It was flown faster and higher than any other manned aircraft, achieving a speed of Mach 6.72 or 7,297km/h and an altitude of 107,960m. After 199 flights the X-15 programme was terminated in 1968. Power was provided by a 253.6kN Thiokol (Reaction Motors) XLR99-RM-2 single-chamber throttleable liquid-propellant rocket motor.
| CREW | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Reaction Motors XLR-99 rocket engine, 253.7kN |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 15422 kg | 34000 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 6.7 m | 22 ft 0 in |
| Length | 15.8 m | 52 ft 10 in |
| Height | 4.1 m | 13 ft 5 in |
| Wing area | 18.6 m2 | 200.21 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 7297 km/h | 4534 mph |
| Ceiling | 107960 m | 354200 ft |
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