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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
North American X-15A-2 SN: 56-6671

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Description
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:X-15
  Designation:X-15
  Version:A-2
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research
  First Flew:1964/06/25
  Serial/Bureau Number:56-6671
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 52' 5" 15.9 m
  Height:14' 4.2 m
  Wingspan: 22' 5" 6.8 m
  Gross Weight: 56,132 lb 25,456 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Reaction Motors YLR-99 rocket engine
  Thrust (each):50,000 lb22,675 kg

Performance
  Range: 250 miles 402 km
  Max Speed: 4,520 mph 7,278 km/h 3,934 kt
  Ceiling: 354,200 ft107,955 m