The X-10 was designed by North American
Aviation to test aerodynamics and guidance systems for the Navaho missile,
a supersonic cruise missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead more
than 5,000 miles. The final design would have used two ramjets to power
the missile up to a speed of Mach 3.25. The X-10 itself was powered by
a pair of afterburning J-40 turbojets that gave it a top speed of Mach
2.1, which it reached on February 29th, 1956.
Kit assembly and picture Dave Howes
This is one of Sharkit's most accurate
and complete kits. Thanks to Dave N. for his invaluable help with this
project. Decals for all versions are provided.
Here is a great upper view
of the both prototypes.
![[X-10 assembled kit]](X10-1.jpg)
