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Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket Overview by bahelimmayuddin4 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket is a rocket and jet-powered research aircraft that achieved Mach 2 on November 20, 1953, making it the first aircraft to exceed twice the speed of sound. Developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the U.S. Navy, it was part of a three-phase program aimed at investigating the characteristics of swept-wing aircraft at high speeds. The Skyrocket contributed valuable data on stability and control, influencing the design of future aircraft, particularly those with swept wings.
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