The X-15 was an experimental aircraft model dating from the 1960s and was used to test a variety of propulsion systems as well as conduct general high-speed testing. The X-15 did not take off under its own power but was rather slung underwing from a B-52 and then launched mid-air. The X-15 is one of the most important experimental aircraft of the 1950s and 60s three models having flown nearly 200 missions and setting a world speed record that held until 2004. This historic aircraft is recreated here in a high-quality model whose superb finish makes it a prime choice for any aviation enthusiast.About Toys and Models CorporationSince 1982 Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technolo gy and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models you`ll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah New Jersey