Events tagged with "x-2"

Historical Events tagged with "x-2"

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Science & Technology

Milburn G. Apt Surpasses Mach 3 but Dies

September 27th, 1956 68 years ago

USAF Captain Milburn G. Apt became the first person to exceed Mach 3 while flying the Bell X-2 rocket plane. The test flight took place in Southern California, and shortly after surpassing this historic speed, the aircraft went out of control, leading to Captain Apt's tragic death. This incident marked a significant moment in the X-2 program, which aimed to gather data on high-speed flight and advanced aerodynamic techniques.