Bell X-5 Experimental Plane
Signed by the Pilot,
Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager
As an experimental test pilot General (than Major) Charles
E. "Chuck" Yeager test flew this research plane. The X-5 was designed to investigate "the aerodynamic
results, in free flight, of variable degrees of sweepback from 20-degrees to 60-degrees". It was also of
great importance for the contractor to undertake the design and construction of a successful variable-sweep-wing
mechanism. Of equal importance was the ability to determine, from flight tests of the X-5, whether variable-sweep-wings
were of practical use to future fighter design.
The model is hand autographed by Gen. Chuck
Yeager and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
All airplane models are Hand Carved,
Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand.
Dimensions: Wingspan, 7 3/4" •
Length, 12 3/4 " • 1/32 Scale
Item
# B10332X3CY ..
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