|
gptkbp:instanceOf
|
experimental aircraft
|
|
gptkbp:built
|
2
|
|
gptkbp:cockpit
|
single-seat cockpit
|
|
gptkbp:collection
|
aerodynamic data
|
|
gptkbp:constructionMaterial
|
aluminum
|
|
gptkbp:contributedTo
|
understanding of transonic and supersonic flight.
|
|
gptkbp:controls
|
fly-by-wire
|
|
gptkbp:crew
|
1
Milton_O._Thompson
|
|
gptkbp:decommissioned
|
1960
|
|
gptkbp:design
|
rocket-powered aircraft
|
|
gptkbp:engine
|
XLR11 rocket engine
|
|
gptkbp:facilities
|
gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
|
|
gptkbp:firstFlight
|
1955-1956
November 1947
September 1955
record-setting flight in 1956
|
|
gptkbp:fuel_capacity
|
1,000 lb
|
|
gptkbp:headlights
|
T-tail
|
|
gptkbp:height
|
2.5 m
|
|
gptkbp:historical_significance
|
pioneered supersonic flight technology
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
Bell X-2
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
hypersonic flight research
future supersonic aircraft designs
NASA's_research_programs
|
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
future aerospace engineering projects
|
|
gptkbp:is_used_in
|
high-speed flight research
|
|
gptkbp:landing_gear
|
retractable
|
|
gptkbp:launchSite
|
air launch
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
paved_the_way_for_X-15_program
|
|
gptkbp:length
|
8.4 m
|
|
gptkbp:manufacturer
|
gptkb:Bell_Aircraft_Corporation
|
|
gptkbp:maximum_speed
|
gptkb:Mach_3.2
|
|
gptkbp:maxRange
|
126,200 ft
|
|
gptkbp:missions
|
manual control
|
|
gptkbp:notableEvent
|
X-plane program
|
|
gptkbp:operational_status
|
research and testing
|
|
gptkbp:operationalHistory
|
limited operational history
|
|
gptkbp:operationalRange
|
1,000 miles
|
|
gptkbp:origin
|
gptkb:United_States
|
|
gptkbp:releaseYear
|
1955
|
|
gptkbp:research_focus
|
high-speed aerodynamics
|
|
gptkbp:retired
|
1956
|
|
gptkbp:role
|
research aircraft
|
|
gptkbp:serviceType
|
1955-1956
|
|
gptkbp:significance
|
first aircraft to reach Mach 3
|
|
gptkbp:significantEvent
|
first aircraft to exceed Mach 3
|
|
gptkbp:successor
|
gptkb:X-15
|
|
gptkbp:surface
|
elevons
|
|
gptkbp:team
|
Bell_Aircraft_engineers
|
|
gptkbp:weight
|
3,000 lb
|
|
gptkbp:wingArea
|
swept wings
|
|
gptkbp:wingspan
|
8.5 m
|