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X-3 Stiletto

X-3 was designed to test features of an aircraft suitable for sustained flights at supersonic speeds and high altitudes. A secondary mission was to investigate the use of new materials such as titanium and to explore new construction techniques. First test flight at Edwards AFB, California on October 20, 1952 and flew supersonically in June 1953. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA

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