X-15 Flight 3-65-97 - Mission Parameters

Mission Parameters

  • Mass: unknown kg fueled; unknown kg burnout
  • Maximum Altitude: 266,000 feet (50.38 miles)
  • Range: unknown
  • Burn Time: 83.2 seconds
  • Mach: 5.20
  • Launch Vehicle: NB-52B Bomber #008

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