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Martin Marietta X-24B Lifting Body Hat

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Color: Black
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Dive into the thrilling world of experimental aviation with the X-24B, a pinnacle of ingenuity and aerodynamic prowess. Developed by Martin Marietta in the 1970s, this lifting body aircraft was a beacon of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in aerospace design. The X-24B, with its sleek, futuristic shape, was instrumental in testing and validating the concept of unpowered reentry, laying the groundwork for the Space Shuttle and other reusable spacecraft. Flying a total of 36 missions, it dazzled pilots and engineers alike with its capability to glide gracefully back to Earth after being launched from a B-52 bomber. Its legacy is marked by its contribution to understanding lifting body characteristics, influencing generations of spacecraft design. The X-24B remains a symbol of the daring and adventurous spirit of experimental flight testing.

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