X-24 A

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-24
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:NASA_Langley_Research_Center
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Robert_White
gptkb:Joe_Walker
gptkb:first_powered_flight
gptkb:William_J._
automated systems
experimental
fly-by-wire
up to 30 minutes
high-mounted wings
suborbital vehicle
50 pounds per square foot
up to 100,000 feet
gptkbp:analysis flight dynamics
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 2.5
gptkbp:clinical_trial 30 minutes
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:US_Air_Force
NASA and USAF
gptkbp:collection aerodynamic performance
aerodynamic data
gptkbp:contribution hypersonic flight research
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
elevons
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:data_usage NASA research
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1970
gptkbp:design gptkb:NASA_Langley_Research_Center
rocket-powered
lifting body
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:12
gptkb:1966
gptkb:1970
gptkb:27
gptkb:California
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
1970s
Phase II
extensive
over 20
suborbital
successful missions
suborbital trajectory
stable at high speeds
advancements in aerospace engineering
developmental testing
June 12, 1969
validated design concepts
incremental testing
evaluate aerodynamic performance
recorded telemetry
steep climb and glide descent
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,000 pounds
gptkbp:has_authority_over high angle of attack
gptkbp:has_programs HL-10
gptkbp:height 6.5 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-24 A
gptkbp:impact advanced flight control systems
gptkbp:influence modern aerospace engineering
gptkbp:influenced modern aircraft design
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:X-15
gptkbp:inspiration future space vehicles
gptkbp:is_involved_in aeronautical research
gptkbp:is_tested_for Flight Research Center
validated aerodynamic theories
gptkbp:landing_gear gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs
advanced aerospace technology
gptkbp:length 15.24 meters
16.8 feet
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:material aluminum alloy
delta wing
gptkbp:max_speed gptkb:Mach_3.0
gptkbp:mission evaluate stability and control
gptkbp:operational_area 1969-1975
research and development
1966-1970
gptkbp:operational_range 100 km
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:project gptkb:Dyna-Soar
gptkbp:propulsion 15,000 pounds
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Research_Institute
research and development
gptkbp:related_to spaceplane development
gptkbp:research improved flight stability
improved understanding of hypersonic flight
gptkbp:research_areas hypersonic flight
gptkbp:research_focus aerodynamics
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1975
gptkbp:role suborbital flight testing
gptkbp:roll_rate 10 degrees per second
gptkbp:setting tailless
gptkbp:significance pioneering hypersonic flight
contributed to space shuttle design
gptkbp:speed 100 knots
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:X-24_B
gptkbp:surface elevons
canards
gptkbp:tail_type no vertical tail
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:X-15_program
gptkbp:weight 3,000 pounds
3,600 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 22.5 feet
8.23 meters