Alternatives to the NAA X-15

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The AP-76 was one of the neatest-looking of the X-15 contenders... and also the poorest performer of the bunch. Looks ain't everything.

BLATANT COMMERCIALISM WARNING....
Along with the AP-76, I just added a slew of new items. The AP-76 report is a prime example of how a design *should* be presented... lots and lots of very clear, sizable and well-=rendered drawings, and a big pile of line art to go with it.

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http://www.up-ship.com/drawndoc/drawndoc.htm
 
Oh Yes! Finally! :p

I've been after that brochure for ages! Item duly purchased.

cheers

Duncan
 
Combining several topics...

The last competitor is the Douglas Model 684.

Tommy posted a bit about it and a picture here: http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,3211.msg27045.html#msg27045

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Hi,


here is the Models of all contenders to X-15 program with Bell X-1A.
 

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Hi,


here is a Model to Republic AP-76.
 

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hesham said:
Hi,


here is the Models of all contenders to X-15 program with Bell X-1A.

The NAA X-15 doesn't even look like it belongs in that picture. Looks a lot more. . .refined/futuristic than the rest of the tube-and-fin designs.
 
sferrin said:
The NAA X-15 doesn't even look like it belongs in that picture. Looks a lot more. . .refined/futuristic than the rest of the tube-and-fin designs.


Maybe you are right my dear Sferrin.
 
Source: http://blog.vintagedocs.com/2015/01/the-x-15-rocket-planes-that-never-were.html
 

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Also from this report.
 

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