Bell X-1A

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf experimental aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Bell_X-1
experimental
monoplane
supersonic aircraft
research aircraft
straight wings
gptkbp:cockpit gptkb:Chuck_Yeager
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Scott_Crossfield
1
gptkbp:decommissioned 1960
gptkbp:design rocket-powered aircraft
gptkbp:design_feature rocket propulsion system
gptkbp:engineType Rocket engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1956
over 100
gptkbp:fuelType liquid propellant
gptkbp:height 2.74 m
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered supersonic flight research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bell X-1A
gptkbp:influenced future supersonic aircraft designs
high-speed flight technology
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:NASA's_X-15_program
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 8.53 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bell_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkbp:maximum_speed Mach_2.5
gptkbp:maxRange 30,000 m
gptkbp:notable_event first aircraft to fly at Mach 2.5
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,500 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:purpose research and development
gptkbp:retired 1960
gptkbp:role supersonic flight testing
gptkbp:serviceType 1956-1960
gptkbp:significance first aircraft to exceed Mach 2
gptkbp:successor Bell X-1B
gptkbp:team Bell_Aircraft_engineers
gptkbp:training X-plane program
gptkbp:weight 3,175 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 10.67 m