The North American X-15 was a hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft operated by the United States Air Force and NASA between 1959 and 1968, and one of the fastest planes ever. It still has the speed record for manned aircraft, at Mach 6.70. It also crossed over the edge of space multiple times.
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North American X-15 - A Short History [updated version]
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