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Two X-2 rocket-powered research aircraft built to explore the problems of transonic and supersonic flight. The second aircraft made the first powered flight on 18 November 1955 but was destroyed in a fatal crash on 27 September 1956 after a flight that had achieved an unprecedented Mach 3.2.
| MODEL | X-2 |
| CREW | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Curtiss-Wright XLR25-CW-1 rocket engine, 6804kg |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 9.75 m | 32 ft 0 in |
| Length | 13.41 m | 44 ft 0 in |
| Height | 4.11 m | 14 ft 6 in |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 3058 km/h | 1900 mph |
| Ceiling | 38405 m | 126000 ft |
 | A three-view drawing (1274 x 838) |
| Bob Barr, reebob41=yahoo.com, 22.04.2012 I remember that my Dad painted the Bell X-2. I was very proud of him. His name was William Barr.
RWB | | Ernie Gravelle, kaynurn=aol.com, 01.10.2011 As I recall there were two X2 aircraft built. The first was destroyed during a flight simulation over one of the great lakes. It took the lives of two Bell employees. Am I correct??? | | Ernie Gravelle, KAYNURN=AOL.COM, 19.09.2011 I was a Bell employee and was involved in the X-2 flight test program at EAFB. I will never forget the day that Mel Apt died in that crash. It could have and should have been avoided but for pilot error. Sad but true. |
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