Alternatives to the NAA X-15

[Orionblamblam]

The AP-76 was one of the neatest-looking of the X-15 contenders... and also the poorest performer of the bunch. Looks ain't everything.

BLATANT COMMERCIALISM WARNING....
Along with the AP-76, I just added a slew of new items. The AP-76 report is a prime example of how a design *should* be presented... lots and lots of very clear, sizable and well-=rendered drawings, and a big pile of line art to go with it.

http://www.up-ship.com/drawndoc/drawndoc.htm

 

[Orionblamblam]

Bell's X-15 competitor:

D-171 Airplane, Project 1226

http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=4720

And it is also cheap!

 

[Overkiller]

Oh Yes! Finally!

I've been after that brochure for ages! Item duly purchased.

cheers

Duncan

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Combining several topics...

The last competitor is the Douglas Model 684.

Tommy posted a bit about it and a picture here: http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,3211.msg27045.html#msg27045

 

[hesham]

Hi,


here is the Models of all contenders to X-15 program with Bell X-1A.

 

[fightingirish]

The Bell Aircraft concept design for the proposed X-15 program. Bell lost the program to North American Aviation.

Bell X-15 Concept rear view.

Source: Niagara Aerospace Museum Facebook page

 

[bigvlada]

Ohh, nice. It shows a resemblance to their first supersonic craft, the X-1.

 

[hesham]

Hi,


here is a Model to Republic AP-76.

 

[sferrin]

Hi,


here is the Models of all contenders to X-15 program with Bell X-1A.

The NAA X-15 doesn't even look like it belongs in that picture. Looks a lot more. . .refined/futuristic than the rest of the tube-and-fin designs.

 

[hesham]

The NAA X-15 doesn't even look like it belongs in that picture. Looks a lot more. . .refined/futuristic than the rest of the tube-and-fin designs.

Maybe you are right my dear Sferrin.

 

[fightingirish]

Source: http://blog.vintagedocs.com/2015/01/the-x-15-rocket-planes-that-never-were.html

 

[Grey Havoc]

 

[hesham]

Also from this report.