In conducting its mission to explore the limits of speed and even venture above the atmosphere to the edge of space, the X-15 program would provide valuable data for use in solving the problems to be encountered in space flight, especially atmospheric re-entry. NACA’s work on the design began in 1954… Another great piece by Michael Nelmes for Wings Magazine – check out the magazine here https://wingsmagazine.org/subscription/
Boeing Wins Navy FA-XX Contract
Boeing has been announced as the winner of the US Navy's 6-generation fighter, aka FA-XX. This now means that Boeing will produce the USAF F-47 and the Navy's FA-XX, effectively cornering the market for US sixth-gen fighter production. What does this mean for Lockheed...
