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First flown on 20 June 1951, the X-5 was built to investigate the aerodynamic effects of changing the degree of wing sweepback during flight. Its variable-geometry wings could be swept at angles varying from 20° to 60°. Two X-5s were built.
| MODEL | X-5 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Allison J35-A-17 tubojet, 2223kg |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 4536 kg | 10000 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 5.66/9.39 m | 18 ft 7 in / 30 ft 10 in |
| Length | 10.16 m | 33 ft 4 in |
| Height | 3.66 m | 12 ft 0 in |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 1046 km/h | 650 mph |
| PAUL, 25.03.2008 THE AMERICANS COPIED THE THE NAZI PROJECT THE ME P1101. |
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