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DEC. 2, 1946
P. 12
Business End of XS-1: From the four nozzles which normally would project from the rear of the Bell-built supersonic test plane, XS-1, will come the 6,000 lb. of static thrust expected to hurl the aircraft into and possibly through the sonic speed range. (AAF photo)
MAY 31, 1948
P. 14
Maze of complex flight research instruments carried in the supersonic Bell XS-1 research plane are shown here displayed adjacent to special compartment in which they are installed. Instruments permit indicating, re-
JULY 26, 1948
P. 27 (5 Pages)
Unusual empennage and lauding gear arrangements are apparent in this rear view.
JULY 26, 1948
P. 27 (5 Pages)
JULY 26, 1948
P. 27 (5 Pages)
Narrow confines of pilot cabin are evident in this view of XS-1 being readied for flight.
JANUARY 1947
P. 64
Although it presents a porcine appearance, XS-1 is a very clean craft, heavily stressed to withstand 18 Gs. An unusual feature is wing skin, which consists of aluminum alloy machined out of solid stock, giving a thick-
JANUARY 1947
P. 64
This in-flight view of Bell's rocket-powered high-speed research plane points up stub-winged craft's rather conventional configuration. Designed for an ultimate top speed of 1,700 mph. at 80,000 ft., XS-1 is not actually
JULY 26, 1948
P. 27 (5 Pages)
JULY 26, 1948
P. 27 (5 Pages)
DEC. 22, 1947
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DEC. 2, 1946
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DEC. 2, 1946
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JET HELICOPTER: This German jet-propelled helicopter is being tested by AAF engineers at Wright Field. Jet nozzles are on the tips of the rotor blades, one of which is being examined by Lt. James Cooperthwaite. (Acme photo)
DEC. 16, 1946
P. 9
ROCKET CHASER: This first-published photograph shows a specially-designed two-place Bell P-63 which will carry a photographer in attempts to photograph high-speed flights of the rocket-powered Bell XS-1 research airplane. Now at Muroc Flight Test Base on the Mojave Desert, the plane originally was modified
JANUARY 1947
P. 64
This rear view clearly indicates rudder's height and large amount of vertical fin area employed for satisfactory stability. Noteworthy, too, is high placement of horizontal tail surfaces to avoid turbulence that might be cre-
JANUARY 1947
P. 46 (3 Pages)
Author John Shesta, research-engineering head, is seen here calibrating a reaction balance.
JANUARY 1947
P. 46 (3 Pages)
Fig. 2. Schematic flow diagram of 6000C4 engine. This illustrates system of propellant supply of one cylinder; other three cylinders are similarly served.
JANUARY 1947
P. 46 (3 Pages)
Engine test with three cylinders firing. Note that Mach waves are visible in jet stream. Of interest is fact that Germans gaged jet velocities by method involving measurement of jet temperature using spectrographic means and chemical analyses of the jet gases. Knowing velocity of propagation of compression wave, they determined jet speed from angle of reflected waves.
JANUARY 1947
P. 46 (3 Pages)
Fig. 1. Schematic construction of typical combustion cylinder.
JANUARY 1947
P. 46 (3 Pages)
H. Franklin Pierce, vice-president
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