Bell X-1
The Bell X-1 is a famous US jet aircraft. It was the first aircraft in the world that reach a speed of Mach 1 in level flight. It was the October 14th 1947. Its pilot was Chuck Yeager.
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| X-1 #46-062, nicknamed Glamorous Glennis. | |
| Role | Experimental rocket plane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bell Aircraft |
| First flight | 19 January 1946 |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary users | United States Air Force National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics |
| Number built | 4 |
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