North American X-15-1
North American X-15-1, Air Force serial 56-6670, was the first of the three X-15 research aircraft. Scott Crossfield made the program's first unpowered glide flight in it on June 8, 1959. The aircraft ultimately completed 81 research flights and, piloted by William Dana on October 24, 1968, made the 199th and final flight of the X-15 program.
Identity
- Aliases
- X-15-1X-15 56-6670X-15 ship 1
- Name
- North American X-15-1
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- North American X-15-1, Air Force serial 56-6670, was the first of the three X-15 research aircraft. Scott Crossfield made the program's first unpowered glide flight in it on June 8, 1959. The aircraft ultimately completed 81 research flights and, piloted by William Dana on October 24, 1968, made the 199th and final flight of the X-15 program.
- First Flight Date
- 1959-06-08
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- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 19:18:28 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 19:18:28 UTC
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- Last Flight Date
- 1968-10-24
- Search Name
- North American X-15-1 X-15-1 X-15 56-6670 X-15 ship 1
- Serial Number
- 56-6670
- Vehicle Code
- X-15-1