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X-15 auxiliary power units and reaction controlsElectrical and hydraulic power within the X-15 airplane is developed by a monopropellant auxiliary power unit. In addition, airplane altitude control at extreme altitude is by monopropellant rockets. Two duplicate installations are used to provide reliability beyond single-system capabilities to assure continuous availability of aerodynamic flight controls and space-altitude controls. All components have been developed and evaluation tested by the individual suppliers. The principal item, the auxiliary power unit, has completed a 150 hour endurance test comprising 300 typical mission duty cycles. (author)
Document ID
19930092404
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
None
Authors
Wagner, Bruce O
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
July 30, 1958
Accession Number
93R21694
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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