A Field Guide to American Spacecraft

		X-15
		Flown Vehicle
		X-15-2a
		56-6671
		National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH


Damaged during test, rebuilt to test ramjets. Did not travel above 80 km. Shown with 'Q ball' nose, external fuel tanks and landing gear (including rear skids) extended. Behind the X-15 is the X-3 and X-13. The above image is a composite of three images. Date: May 31, 2003 Photo by: Jim Gerard

Perspective	Front view	Oblique w/o flash	Oblique with flash

Nose signage	Q-Ball	Eyelid window cover	Auxillary fuel tank

Tail number	LOX - O2 Outlet	Into the furnace	Speed brake

Tail tank	Back of aux fuel tank	Force A
Old Image
	Date: June 20, 2002