Code One Magazine: The X Planes, X-17

X-17
Mission: The X-17 was a multistage rocket used to transport various reentry vehicle payload configurations to extremely high altitudes. The reentry that followed involved the final X-17 stage that propelled the nose cone to extremely high speeds and dynamic loads. All three stages and their associated rocket engines used solid fuel.

Manufacturer: Lockheed Missiles & Space
Number Built: 33
Sponsor: USAF, USN
Fastest Flight: 9,504 mph
Highest Flight: 1,293,600 feet (approx.)
First Flight: 17 April 1956
Last Flight: 22 August 1957
Total Flights: 34
Length: 40 feet 5.5 inches
Fin Span: 8 feet 6 inches
Gross Weight: 12,000 lb

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