| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 49-2892 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92892 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas X-3 Stiletto |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas X-3 Stiletto |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas X-3 Stiletto |
| C/n (msn): | 43189 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 2016 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 836150 |
| Photo Comment |
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The full length of the X-3 Stiletto just fits the frame during a visit to the newly opened X-planes hall of the National Museum of the USAF in Wright Patterson in 2016. It was first flown from Edwards AFB in 1952 and designed to test sustained flight at twice the speed of sound. It also explored the use of very short wings and titanium airframe construction. Because it was underpowered with an interim J34 engine, it failed to achieve the high speeds for which it was designed. By 1956 it had been transferred to this museum. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 August 2025, and has since been viewed 59 times. |