Convair X-11

The Convair X-11 (originally designated XSM-16A) was the first testbed for what became the Atlas missile program. Later the Convair X-12 became a second, more advanced testbed.

ervice history

A total of 12 X-11's were built and tested. The first three were involved in static tests only. X-11 Number 4 and 6, were destroyed in launch accidents. All others performed successful test flights. The test series began on June 11, 1957 and ended on June 3, 1958.

pecifications (X-11)

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length main= 96 ft
length alt= 29.3 m
span main= 12 ft
span alt= 3.66 m
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range main= 600 nm
range alt= 690 mi, 1,110 km
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ceiling alt= 60 km
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ee also

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X-8 -
X-9 -
X-10 -X-11 -
X-12 -
X-13 -
X-14
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*List of experimental aircraft
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