X-15 Flight 26

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Flight
gptkbp:air_traffic_control High-speed flight test
gptkbp:aircraft_operated High altitude
10 minutes 30 seconds
Experimental flight
Pioneering hypersonic research
Mach 6.7
Critical for future space missions
Part of X-15 program history
gptkbp:analysis Post-flight analysis
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:collection Aerodynamic data
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:Space_exploration
Advancements in aerodynamics
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:data_type Flight telemetry
gptkbp:data_usage Aerodynamic research
gptkbp:date 1967-08-03
gptkbp:duration 10 minutes
gptkbp:elevation 107,000 feet
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:XLR99_rocket_engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:26
gptkb:Yes
Successful
Telemetry data
Suborbital
gptkbp:flight_objective Test hypersonic capabilities
gptkbp:flight_outcome_type Successful test flight
gptkbp:flight_research_area Aerospace engineering research
gptkbp:flight_research_contribution Significant advancements in flight technology
gptkbp:flight_research_focus Hypersonic flight research
gptkbp:flight_research_outcome Valuable data for future missions
gptkbp:flight_research_significance Critical for understanding hypersonic flight.
gptkbp:flight_significance_level gptkb:High
gptkbp:flight_style Rocket-powered flight
gptkbp:flight_test_type High-speed test flight
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:X-15_Flight_27
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane_program
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-15 Flight 26
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Significant
Aerospace engineering
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 6.7
gptkbp:mission Flight envelope expansion
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:research
Experimental research
gptkbp:notable_achievement Hypersonic speed record
gptkbp:notable_event First flight at Mach 6+
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:William_J._
Extensive test pilot training
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:X-15_program
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:pilot_role gptkb:Commander
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:X-15_Flight_25
gptkbp:propulsion 57,000 pounds
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:X-15_Flight_25
gptkb:X-15_Flight_27
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:North_American_X-15
gptkbp:research_areas Aerospace technology
gptkbp:research_focus Hypersonic flight
gptkbp:research_institutes gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:significance High-speed flight research
gptkbp:success gptkb:True
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4