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Martin X-24A


Technology Demonstrator Aircraft


United States | 1969



"Data garnered from the use of the experimental Martin X-24A was used in developing the reentry phase of the US Space Shuttle program."



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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Martin X-24A Technology Demonstrator Aircraft.
1 x Reaction Motors XLR-11rs rocket engine developing 8,400lbs thrust.
Propulsion
1,036 mph
1,667 kph | 900 kts
Max Speed
74,127 ft
22,594 m | 14 miles
Service Ceiling
45 miles
72 km | 39 nm
Operational Range
City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).
NYC
 
  LON
LON
 
  PAR
PAR
 
  BER
BER
 
  MOS
MOS
 
  TOK
TOK
 
  SYD
SYD
 
  LAX
LAX
 
  NYC
Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Martin X-24A Technology Demonstrator Aircraft.
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(MANNED)
Crew
24.5 ft
7.47 m
O/A Length
11.5 ft
(3.51 m)
O/A Width
9.6 ft
(2.92 m)
O/A Height
6,360 lb
(2,885 kg)
Empty Weight
11,446 lb
(5,192 kg)
MTOW
Design Balance
The three qualities reflected below are altitude, speed, and range. The more full the box, the more balanced the design.
RANGE
ALT
SPEED
Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Martin X-24A family line.
X-24A - Base Series Designation
Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Martin X-24A. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 1 Units

Contractor(s): Glenn L. Martin Company - USA
National flag of the United States

[ United States ]
Relative Max Speed
Hi: 1100mph
Lo: 550mph
Aircraft Max Listed Speed (1,036mph).

Graph Average of 825 MPH.
Aviation Era Crossover
Pie graph section
Showcasing Aircraft Era Crossover (if any)
Max Alt Visualization
Small airplane graphic
Production Comparison
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36183
44000
Entry compared against Ilyushin IL-2 (military) and Cessna 172 (civilian) total production.
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Image of the Martin X-24A

Mission Roles
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to airborne requirements.
X-PLANE
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