Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket No. 1 / NACA 143
The first D-558-II, Bureau No. 37973 and NACA 143, was the contractor-flight article that began Skyrocket flight testing on 4 February 1948 with Douglas pilot John Martin.
Identity
- Aliases
- NACA 143BuNo 37973D-558-II No. 1Douglas D-558-II 143
- Name
- Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket No. 1 / NACA 143
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The first D-558-II, Bureau No. 37973 and NACA 143, was the contractor-flight article that began Skyrocket flight testing on 4 February 1948 with Douglas pilot John Martin.
- First Flight Date
- 1948-02-04
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 6, 2026 at 22:48:45 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 6, 2026 at 22:48:45 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- BuNo 37973
- Vehicle Code
- NACA 143