Bell X-1

The Bell X-1 originally designated XS-1 was a joint NACA-U.S. Army-US Air Force supersonic research project built by Bell Aircraft. It was the first aircraft to exceed the speed of sound in controlled level flight and was the first of the so-called X-planes an American series of experimental aircraft designated for testing of new technologies and usually kept highly secret.

THE BELL X-1 GLAMOROUS GLENNIS EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT PILOTED BY USAF CHUCK YEAGER boeing glass cockpit Aviation Employment Flight Tracker Live 1
The Bell X-1 with Chuck Yeager as the pilot was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier. This occurred on October 14th 1947, at Muroc Army Air Field in California.2
Eduard's Bell X-1 is available online from Squadron Description Here is Ben Frohling's second 1/48 scale Eduard Bell X-1.3
Bell X-1 - Anaheim, CA - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com = Welcome to Waymarking.4
The Bell X-1E in 1955 on the Rogers Dry Lakebed near the NACA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards, California.5
man to break the sound barrier in a Bell X-1 at Edwards Air Force Base. He had named his aircraft "Glamorous Glennis", after his wife. The .6
The Bell X-1 after roll out at Bell Aircraft company View though the bomb bay after dropping the X-1. Down below the Mojave desert of todays Edwards AFB.7
The Bell X-1 was the first piloted plane to fly faster than the speed of sound.8
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Our Bell X-1 Signed by Chuck Yeager model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.10

Made by Bell Aircraft.

Discussion on Bell X-1, large pics within the General Modeling forum, part of the PROPS, COSTUMES and MODELS category; A 1/32 Revell Bell X-1, last released in 1987.11
October 14, 1947, was the day that the Bell X-1 became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound in level flight. Capt. Charles E.12
diminutive Bell X-1 rocket research plane was the world's first aircraft to break the "sound barrier" and achieve supersonic flight.13
The Bell X-1 became quite possibly the most important American research aircraft of the 20th Century.14
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As you all know the Bell X-1 is best known for being the first piloted aircraft to break the sound barrier.17
1/72 Bell X-1 GLAMOROUS GLENNIS from Cutting Edge Modelworks 1/32 X-1E Conversion for Revell kit from Cutting Edge Modelworks 1/32 Bell X-1E NACA decal sheet from Cutting 18
The Bell X-1 (originally XS-1) first flew in glide tests over Pinecastle Army Airfield, Florida before being returned to Bell for modifications in anticipation of powered flight tests at Muroc Army 19
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Height Main
10.0
330.2
Height Alt
3.3 m
Engine(jet)
Reaction Motors
Reaction Motors XLR11
Length Alt
9.4 m
9.4488 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
12250.0
Thrust Main
6000
Jet Or Prop
jet
Lists
* List of experimental aircraft* List of rocket planes* List of X-1 flights* List of X-1A flights* List of X-1B flights* List of X-1D flights* List of X-1E flights
Range Main
285.0
300.0
Loaded Weight Main
12225.0
14750.0
Max Speed Alt
1541.0
2333.548
Loading Main
94
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* Mach number
Max Speed Main
1
450 mph
957 mph
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
5557.0
Ceiling Main
71900.0
90000
Crew
1
Thrust/weight
Thrust Alt
26.7
Span Main
28.0
695.96
Area Main
115.0
130.0
Primary user
Span Alt
6.9596 m
8.5 m
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Manufacturer
Status
First Flight
19
Number Of Jets
1
Loaded Weight Alt
5545.0
6690.487
Type of jet
Empty Weight Alt
3107.107
3175.0
Length Main
31.0
942.34
Area Alt
10.684 m²
12 m²
Range Alt
powered endurance
Similar Aircraft
* Miles M.52
Empty Weight Main
6850.0
7000.0
Ceiling Alt
21
900 m
27432
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Loading Alt
463

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