X-8
Mission: The X-8 was designed to serve as a relatively cheap upper atmosphere research vehicle and sounding rocket. It was powered by a liquid propellant, gas-pressurized sustainer unit and an Aerojet booster.
Manufacturer: Aerojet General
Number Built: 108
Sponsor: USAF, NACA, USN
Fastest Flight: 6.0 Mach (4,020 mph)
Highest Flight: 800,000 feet
First Flight: 24 April 1947
Last Flight: unknown
Total Flights: 108
Length: 20 feet 1.5 inches
Wingspan: 5 feet 3 inches
Height (dia.): 15 inches
Gross Weight: 1,672 lb w/booster
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