The Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak, a sleek, crimson missile, was a trailblazer in the sky, setting the stage for supersonic flight. Designed in the late 1940s, this jet-powered research aircraft was a marvel of its time, built to break speed records and push the boundaries of aerodynamics. Flying primarily out of the Muroc Dry Lake in California, now known as Edwards Air Force Base, the Skystreak was a pivotal player in post-war aviation research. It soared through the skies at speeds never before seen, capturing the public's imagination and contributing invaluable data that would shape the future of aviation. With its distinctive red paint, meant to enhance visibility during its high-speed flights, the Skystreak became an icon of American innovation and the quest for speed. Although it never achieved supersonic speeds, its contributions to aerodynamics and high-speed flight were crucial in the development of its successors and the future of aviation.
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- 95µ density
- Size given is of the longest edge
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