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Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB California
Bell X-1E SN: 46-063

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Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:X-1
  Designation:X-1
  Version:E
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research
  Crew:Pilot
  First Flew:1955/12/12
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  Serial/Bureau Number:46-063
  Location:Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB California

Specifications
  Length: 31' 10" 9.7 m
  Height:10' 10" 3.3 m
  Wingspan: 22' 10" 6.9 m
  Wingarea: 115.0 sq ft 10.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 6,850 lb 3,106 kg
  Gross Weight: 14,750 lb 6,689 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Reaction Motors Inc LR-8-RM-5 4 chamber rocket
  Thrust (each): 6,000 lb 2,721 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 1,450 mph 2,334 km/h 1,261 kt
  Ceiling: 75,000 ft 22,859 m