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Description
| Manufacturer: | Bell | |
| Base model: | S-5 | |
| Designation: | XS-5 | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1946-1947 | |
| Basic role: | Supersonic Research | |
| Status: | Experimental | |
| First Flew: | 1951/06/20 | |
| See Also: | X-5 | |
Specifications
| Length: | 33' 4" | 10.1 m | |
| Height: | 12' | 3.6 m | |
| Wingspan: | 32' 9" | 9.9 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 9,799 lb | 4,444 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 9,800 lb | 4,444 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Allison J35-A | ||
| Thrust (each): | 4,900 lb | 2,222 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 500 miles | 805 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 600 mph | 966 km/h | 522 kt |
| Max Speed: | 690 mph | 1,111 km/h | 600 kt |
| Ceiling: | 50,700 ft | 15,453 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
X-5 on display
United States Air Force Museum |
