Douglas D-558-I Skystreak No. 1
The first D-558-I Skystreak, Bureau No. 37970, was the Douglas contractor-flight article that began the straight-wing transonic research programme on 14 April 1947 with pilot Eugene F. May.
Identity
- Aliases
- D-558-I No. 1BuNo 37970Bureau No. 37970Skystreak No. 1
- Name
- Douglas D-558-I Skystreak No. 1
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The first D-558-I Skystreak, Bureau No. 37970, was the Douglas contractor-flight article that began the straight-wing transonic research programme on 14 April 1947 with pilot Eugene F. May.
- First Flight Date
- 1947-04-14
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 03:03:50 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 03:03:50 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- 37970
- Vehicle Code
- BuNo 37970