MX-324
An experimental American rocket-powered aircraft of World War II built by Northrop with an Aerojet engine. The MX-324 had a length of 4.3 m, a wingspan of 11.6 m, a top speed of 885 km/h, and a maximum range of 1,600 km. It maiden flight was on July 5, 1944, at Harper Dry Lake, California. The test pilot, Harry Crosby, lay prone in order to withstand the high acceleration. Only three of the planes were ever built: two were severely damaged during testing and a third was dismantled.
Related categories
• EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
• MILITARY AIRCRAFT
Also on this site:
Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living
Encyclopedia of History
Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site)
BACK TO TOP
|
