North American X-15
Rocket-powered aircraft
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The North American X-15 is a hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft operated by the United States Air Force and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as part of the X-plane series of experimental aircraft. Wikipedia
Top speed: 4,520 mph
Introduced: September 17, 1959
First flight: June 8, 1959
Range: 280 mi
Engine type: Rocket engine
Weight: 14,590 lbs
Retired: December 1968