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North American X-15A-2 Art Print by Mark Karvon 11

North American X-15A-2 Art Print by Mark Karvon 11" x14"

$ 23.76

Availability: 100 in stock
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  • Condition: New
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    Description

    North American X-15A-2 Art Print
    - 11" x 14" Print Size
    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.
    The number two craft was damaged in a crash. It was modified with the fuselage being stretched (2.4 ft) and the addition of two external drop tanks. This enabled the craft to carry 76% more propellant. The new craft was designated X-15A-2. During on of the flights, with a special ablative coating, it was able to attain the unofficial record speed of Mach 6.7
    (4,520 MPH) in October 1967 with pilot William "Pete" Knight in control.
    This is my depiction of the X-15A-2 in flight. The craft survives today at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
    This 11" x 14" Giclee print captures the incredible X-15 at the height of it's performance envelope. Our Giclee prints are printed on Heavyweight Archival Matte paper with Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. The image is printed on paper with an extra 1" border to allow for matting or framing.
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    Print title: "Faster Than A Speeding Bullet" X-15A-2 Experimental Aircraft
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    A word about the quality of this print:
    In order to provide the highest quality artwork to our valued customers and patrons, this fine art print is printed by a professional printing company on Heavyweight Archival Matte Paper using Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. We understand your art purchase is personal and our printing process ensures your treasured print will last for many years.
    Archival Matte paper features the following qualities:
    Acid free base to preserve fine art and photos
    Neutral white surface for excellent color reproduction
    260 g, 9.5 mil weight for durability
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