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Douglas Skyrocket
The Douglas Skyrocket (D-558-2 or D-558-II) was a rocket and jet-powered supersonic research aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the United States Navy. On 20 November 1953 shortly before the 50th anniversary of powered flight Scott Crossfield piloted the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket to Mach 2 or more than 1 290 mph (2076 km-h) the first time an aircraft had exceeded twice the speed of sound.
Douglas Skyrocket on November 20, 1953.1
by Scott Crossfield in the Douglas Skyrocket on November 20.
In 1954, the X-1B began flight testing.2
catalog of stock photography for Douglas Skyrocket, this is the only
image shown - and it's clearly from the same photo shoot, taken
within seconds of the picture on the left.3
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D558-II, Douglas Skyrocket, which, as the name implies, was the Navy's
first and only rocket-powered aircraft.5
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1 Unused, to avoid confusion with the B-52.7
flew the Douglas Skyrocket to a new speed record in the late 40's, and
was the first to reach Mach 2.8
Made by Douglas Aircraft Company.
It is the successor of the Douglas Skystreak .
In 1949, the Douglas Skyrocket, flown by Gene May, became the first
supersonic, jet-powered aircraft. The Skyrocket surpassed the speed of
sound while flying at 26,000 feet (7,925 meters).9
In this 1950s photograph, a Douglas Skyrocket D-558-2 is launched from
the underside of a Navy P2B-1S.10
pilot aboard the Douglas Skyrocket in 1951. The Skyrocket tests were
essential forerunners to later space achievements.11
The Douglas Skyrocket (D-558-2 or D-558-II) was a rocket and
jet-powered supersonic research aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft
Company for the United States Navy.12
the experimental Douglas Skyrocket to the edge of space for the firs...13
The posting of an incredible photograph of the Douglas Skyrocket on
the Secret Projects forum today immediately summoned an
irresistible urge to whif* that beauty around! Introducing...14
In 1949, the Douglas Skyrocket was credited as the
first supersonic jet-powered aircraft to reach Mach 1 when Gene May
flew at Mach 1.03 at 26,000 feet (7,925 meters).15
It was a common problem on the Douglas Skyrocket, which
was used extensively to test the problem.
Before the pitch-up phenomenon was well understood, it plagued all
early swept-wing aircraft.16
Jet Or Prop
both
Height Alt
3.8 m
Predecessor
Douglas Skystreak
Stall Speed Main
160.1 mph
Engine(jet)
Westinghouse J34
Length Alt
12.8 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
15266.0
Thrust Main
3000
Power Alt
27.0
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Max Speed Alt
1160
Type Of Prop
rocket engine
Loading Main
87
Developed From
Douglas Skystreak
Height Main
690.8800000000001
Max Speed Main
75000.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
6923.0
Ceiling Main
16500.0
Number Built
3
Crew
one pilot
Thrust/weight
Type of jet
Thrust Alt
13.0
Span Main
762.0
Area Main
175.0
Primary user
Span Alt
7.6 m
Plane Or Copter?
Engine(prop)
Reaction Motors XLR-8-RM-5
Manufacturer
First Flight
4
Number Of Jets
1
Climb Rate Main
22400
Power Main
6000
Number Of Props
1
Stall Speed Alt
257.7
Climb Rate Alt
202800.0
Length Main
1280.16
Area Alt
16.2 m²
Similar Aircraft
*Bell X-2
Related
*D-558-1 Skystreak
Empty Weight Main
9421.0
Ceiling Alt
5
030 m
Category
Empty Weight Alt
4273.0
Loading Alt
426