DOUGLAS D-558-2 SKYROCKET — NAVAL FIGHTERS NUMBER FIFTY-SEVEN —
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 0-942612-32-9 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Stapled |
| Condition | LIKE NEW |
| Author(s) | Steve Ginter |
| Publisher | Steve Ginter |
| Number of pages | 90 |
| Published date | 2002 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Collection / Series | Naval Fighters |
| Size | 21.5 x 28 x 0.5 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • AVIATION NAVALE • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS • DIDACTIQUE - TECHNIQUE |
Description
This book provides a comprehensive history of the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket, a pioneering rocket-powered research aircraft. The D-558-2 was developed to investigate flight characteristics at transonic and supersonic speeds. The aircraft featured a sleek design with a Westinghouse XC24C (later J34) turbojet engine and was equipped with liquid rocket engines for high-speed flight testing.
The book includes detailed technical specifications, internal airflow schematics, and extensive flight test records documenting the aircraft's development from 1948 through 1951. It covers the complete flight test program including speed runs, climb tests, buffet studies, and various performance evaluations conducted at facilities like NACA and by test pilots such as Bridgeman.
Features numerous photographs, technical diagrams, and comprehensive documentation of all three D-558-2 variants: the Skyray, Skystreak, and Skyrocket configurations. The book also details the aircraft's contributions to supersonic flight research and its role in advancing aviation technology during the early jet age.
Author Scott Libis provides insights based on extensive research including personal interviews, NACA reports, Douglas Aircraft Company documents, and correspondence with key figures involved in the program.