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Bell X-1
1946 experimental aircraft model by Bell / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bell X-1 is a famous US jet aircraft. It was the first aircraft in the world that reach a speed of Mach 1 in level flight. It was the October 14th 1947. Its pilot was Chuck Yeager.
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X-1 #46-062, nicknamed Glamorous Glennis. | |
Role | Experimental rocket plane |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Bell Aircraft |
First flight | 19 January 1946 |
Status | Retired |
Primary users | United States Air Force National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics |
Number built | 4 |
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