8 Oct 1947 7th powered flight in X-1. Looks like we won't be able to get above MACH 1 - lose effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer. Anyone know why? @HISTORY #aviation #FLIGHT #OctoberWish
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Replying to @GenChuckYeager @HISTORY
Fuselage too “round” through wing to tail, needed to concave / taper over this area for flow dynamics approaching sound barrier...
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