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Martin Marietta X-23

USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Martin Marietta X-23 — Fixed Wing
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The Martin X-23A PRIME (SV-5D) is a small lifting-body re-entry vehicle tested by the United States Air Force in the mid-1960s. Unlike ASSET, primarily used for structural and heating research, the X-23A PRIME was developed to study the effects of maneuvering during re-entry of Earth's atmosphere, including cross-range maneuvers up to 617 nmi from the ballistic track.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Engine
Nitrogen gas reaction control thrusters
Length (ft)
6
Wingspan (ft)
3
MTOW (lb)
894
Max Speed (mph)
16557
Max Speed (Mach)
25