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The X-planes are a series of experimental United States aircraft and rockets, used to test and evaluate new technologies and aerodynamic concepts. They have an X designator, which indicates the research mission within the US system of aircraft designations. The first, the Bell X-1, became well known in 1947 after it became the first aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight. Most of the X-planes have been operated by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) or, later, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), often in conjunction with the United States Air Force. The majority of X-plane testing has occurred at Edwards Air Force Base. Some of the X-planes have been well publicized, while others have been developed in secrecy. Most X-planes are not expected to go into full-scale production.

The Album features American Aviation Historical Society photographs of pre- and post- WWII airplanes.

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46 685 46 0685 aviation aircraft airplane bomber military aviation prototype flight test united states air force us air force usaf glenn l martin company martin company martin martin xb 51 xb 51 martin b 51 b 51 general electric ge general electric j 47 ge j 47 j 47 general electric j 47 ge 13 j 47 ge 13 trijet airplanes american aviation enthusiast aviation history 1940 s 40 s convair xb 46 xb 46 1940 s aircrafts
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X Series of U.S. Experimental Airplanes

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46 685 46 0685 aviation aircraft airplane bomber military aviation prototype flight test united states air force us air force usaf glenn l martin company martin company martin martin xb 51 xb 51 martin b 51 b 51 general electric ge general electric j 47 ge j 47 j 47 general electric j 47 ge 13 j 47 ge 13 trijet airplanes american aviation enthusiast aviation history 1940 s 40 s convair xb 46 xb 46 1940 s aircrafts