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gptkbp:instanceOf
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experimental aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft
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monoplane
experimental research
rocket plane
experimental rocket aircraft
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gptkbp:airlines
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October 14, 1947
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gptkbp:annualRidership
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more than 30
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gptkbp:cockpit
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gptkb:Chuck_Yeager
enclosed cockpit
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial
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aluminum
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:Scott_Crossfield
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1956
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gptkbp:design
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rocket-powered
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gptkbp:designatedAs
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gptkb:X-1
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gptkbp:engineType
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XLR11 rocket engine
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gptkbp:famous_for
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breaking the sound barrier
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gptkbp:firstFlight
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October 14, 1947
first supersonic flight
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gptkbp:fuelType
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liquid oxygen and alcohol
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first to exceed Mach 1
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Bell X-1
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:NASA's_X-15_program
modern aerospace engineering
civilian supersonic transport designs
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gptkbp:inspiration
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future supersonic aircraft
future military aircraft
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gptkbp:is_designed_to
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high-speed flight testing
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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X-plane program
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gptkbp:is_used_in
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
military research
aerodynamic research
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle landing gear
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gptkbp:length
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8.4 meters
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Bell_Aircraft_Corporation
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gptkbp:maximum_speed
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Mach 1.06 on October 14, 1947
Mach_1.06
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:notable_event
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first aircraft to break the sound barrier
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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rocket propulsion system
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gptkbp:operates_in
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:productionYears
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1947-1955
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gptkbp:recordings
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December 12, 1953
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gptkbp:retired
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1956
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gptkbp:retirementYear
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1955
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gptkbp:role
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research and development
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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12,000 meters
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gptkbp:serviceType
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1947-1955
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gptkbp:significance
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pioneering supersonic flight
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gptkbp:significantEvent
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first manned supersonic flight.
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gptkbp:training
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NACA_test_program
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gptkbp:weight
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3,175 kg
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gptkbp:wingspan
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8.0 meters
straight wings
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