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The Bell X-1 was the first manned aircraft to go supersonic during level flight. 
 
Chuck Yeager accomplished the feat in a Bell X-1 on October 14, 1947.
 
The Bell X-1 was  originally designated Bell XS-1 (experimental/sonic).
 
The Bell X-1 aircraft flew 157 times starting in 1947 and ending in 1951.
 
Bell X-1 flights helped contributed immensely to the understanding of the basics of supersonic flight for future aircraft. 
 
 

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Reaction Motors
1 x 6,000 lbs.
30' 11"
28' 0"
10' 10"
7,000 lbs.
12,250 lbs.
957 mph
5 minutes
71,900 feet
1/29/46
 
Radio Control Airplane

Mac Hodges and his rc Bell X-1.
 
Radio Control Airplanes:
 
 
Pictured above is Mac Hodges with the RC Bell X-1 airplane. 
 
The first picture below is the Mac Hodges rc Bell X-1 airplane under rocket engine power, just after launch.
 
The second picture below is of the RC Bell X-1 airplane scratch built by Dan Nost.  The radio control airplane has a wing span of 36".  Dan uses a Aerotech RMS 29/40-120 rocket engine to power his rc airplane.
 
The third picture below is of the rc Bell X-1 radio control airplane built by Steve Bage.  The rc airplane was built from modified Richard Crossley plans. A Rapier L-2 engine powers the radio control airplane.
 
The last picture on this page is of the Bell X-1 rc profile model built by Frank Burke.  Wing span of the radio control airplane is 35" and length is 39". The rc airplane is made from 6 mm Depron foam. Powering the RC Bell X-1 is a Grayson 2208-08 motor turning a 5 x 4.1 propeller.  The radio control airplane has an all up weight of 16.5 oz.
 
Do you have a favorite Bell X-1 radio control airplane? Do you know of any RC Bell X-1  airplane ARF's, plans or kits that you can recommend?  If so, please email us.
 
 
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RC Bell X-1 built by Mac Hodges.
 
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 Bell Z-1 RC built by Dan Nost.


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The rc Bell X-1 built by Steve Bage.
 
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  Frank Burke launching his rc Bell X-1.