falcon012 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 The X-15 was designed to explore hypersonic speeds in excess of Mach 6 and altitudes over 300,000 feet. The aircraft was powered by a rocket engine dubbed "the million horsepower engine". There were three X-15 aircraft built and they were flown from 1959 though 1968. On August 22, 1963, flying the number 3 aircraft, pi...lot Joe Walker set a new altitude record of 354,000 feet. Such altitudes are considered above Earth's atmosphere. For this reason many of the X-15 pilots were awarded astronaut pins. Sadly, Joe Walker lost his life when the F-104 Starfighter he was flying collided with another high performance aircraft, the XB-70 Valkyrie. Both aircraft were lost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Another Fantastic Piece, Mark ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 FABULOUS painting...sad about he Pilot .Joe WALKER... :wacko: :wacko: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thanks Gregg and Holmes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stratospheremodels Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 The X-15 was designed to explore hypersonic speeds in excess of Mach 6 and altitudes over 300,000 feet. The aircraft was powered by a rocket engine dubbed "the million horsepower engine". There were three X-15 aircraft built and they were flown from 1959 though 1968.On August 22, 1963, flying the number 3 aircraft, pi...lot Joe Walker set a new altitude record of 354,000 feet. Such altitudes are considered above Earth's atmosphere. For this reason many of the X-15 pilots were awarded astronaut pins. Sadly, Joe Walker lost his life when the F-104 Starfighter he was flying collided with another high performance aircraft, the XB-70 Valkyrie. Both aircraft were lost. Hi Mark ! How did you create your painting ? With a software, airbrush or the traditional way ? Very nice painting ! Stephane. Stratosphere Models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 I use Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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