X-15 Flight 46

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Flight
gptkbp:air_traffic_control Aerodynamic testing
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 10 minutes
Clear skies
Suborbital
Advanced aerospace technology
Advancements in flight control systems
107,000 feet
Pioneering hypersonic research
Mach 5.2
Part of X-15 program history
gptkbp:collection Aerodynamic data
gptkbp:contribution Understanding of hypersonic aerodynamics
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:1
gptkbp:data_type Flight telemetry
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:X-15_Flight_45
gptkb:X-15_Flight_47
46
Performance metrics
High-altitude flight
Influenced space shuttle design
Data for future spacecraft
Extensive flight logs
High-speed control issues
gptkbp:flight_analysis Post-flight analysis
gptkbp:flight_collaboration NASA and Air Force collaboration
gptkbp:flight_legacy_impact Influenced future space missions
gptkbp:flight_recognition Recognized in aerospace history
gptkbp:flight_research Hypersonic flight characteristics
gptkbp:flight_style Experimental
Set records for speed and altitude
Vertical ascent
gptkbp:flight_technology Rocket propulsion technology
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:X-15_program
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-15 Flight 46
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 5.2
gptkbp:mission Flight envelope expansion
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:research
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:William_J._
gptkbp:outcome Successful
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:pilot_nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:pilot_role gptkb:Commander
gptkbp:propulsion 57,000 pounds
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:North_American_X-15
gptkbp:research_areas Aerospace engineering
gptkbp:research_focus Hypersonic flight
gptkbp:research_institutes gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:research_output Data for future aircraft design
gptkbp:significance High-speed flight research
gptkbp:significant_event First flight at Mach 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4