Название: Naval Fighters 56 - Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak
Автор: Scott Liris
Издательство: Steve Ginter Books
Год: 2001
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 68
Размер: 239,0 МБ
Язык: Английский
"Crimson test Tube", "Supersonic Test Tube" and "Flying Stove Pipe" were just some of the nicknames bestowed upon the D-558-1 over the years. Skystreak was the popular name given by the Douglas Aircraft Company. The Skystreak, sponsored by the U.S. Navy and NACA, was charged with exploring flight in the transonic region.