The Bell X-1. First supersonic plane The Bell X-1 was the first piloted airplane to exceed the speed of sound in level flight with a rocket-powered engine. I will insist on something other than the history of this aircraft as it is very famous and a lot of information can be found on the web. […]
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SPAD XIII – short history The SPAD S.XIII aircraft was developed by the French manufacturer SPAD – Societe Pour L’Aviation et ses Derives, in 1917. It was equipped with a Hispano-Suiza 8Ba, Bb or Bd V type 8 cylinder water-cooled engine. It ensured a speed of 211 km / h , a service ceiling of […]