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D-558-1 Skystreak

D-558-1 Skystreak

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The D558 program was conceived as a joint U.S. Navy/NACA research program for transonic and supersonic flight.

The Skystreaks were initially nicknamed the "crimson test tube" due to their scarlet paint.

The jet-powered D-558-1 Skystreak contributed important data used in future supersonic aircraft by flying for extended periods of time at transonic speeds.

It almost crossed the sound barrier on Aug. 20, 1947, when Marine Corps test pilot Marion Carl took the Skystreak to Mach .99 (650.7 mph).

Three Skystreak aircraft made a total of 228 test flights between 1947-53.

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Unique identifier BI46772

Boeing ID BIV16_D-558-1_01

Type Video

Duration 2m22s

Size 720px × 480px 50MB

License type RM

D-558-1 Skystreak

Edwards Air Force Base

full body views

historic production status

military livery

military personnel

research/experimental

viewed from above

vintage / retro