Convair X-11
The Convair X-11 (originally designated the Convair XSM-16A) was the first testbed for what became the Atlas missile program. Later the Convair X-12 became the second, more advanced testbed for the Atlas program.
Service 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.
Specifications (X-11)
General characteristics
- Crew: Unmanned
- Length: 96 ft (29.3 m)
- Diameter: 12 ft (3.66 m)
- Empty: 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
- Loaded: 80,000 lb (36,300 kg)
- Powerplant:
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 10+
- Range: 690 mi (1,110 km)
- Service ceiling: 40 mi (60 km)
- Rate of climb: m/min ( ft/min)
- Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
- Thrust/weight:
X-1 • X-2 • X-3 • X-4 • X-5 • X-6 • X-7 • X-8 • X-9 • X-10 • X-11 • X-12 • X-13 • X-14 • X-15 • X-16 • X-17 • X-18 • X-19 • X-20 • X-21 • X-22 • X-23 • X-24 • X-25 • X-26 • X-27 • X-28 • X-29 • X-30 • X-31 • X-32 • X-33 • X-34 • X-35 • X-36 • X-37 • X-38 • X-39 • X-40 • X-41 • X-42 • X-43 • X-44 • X-45 • X-46 • X-47 • X-48 • X-49 • X-50 • X-51
See also List of experimental aircraft
Related content
Related development:
Comparable aircraft:
Designation sequence:X-8 -X-9 -X-10 -X-11 -X-12 -X-13 -X-14
See also:
Categories
Experimental rockets