Incredible video shows the damage on NASA plane after record-breaking 4,520mph flight
Published on Sep 30, 2025 at 4:01 AM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Sep 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A tour of the X-15 NASA Plane has revealed how this legendary rocket-powered aircraft handled becoming the fastest supersonic jet ever.
If driving at 70mph down a highway feels quick, can you fathom a vehicle that goes 65 times as fast as your Tesla or Toyota?
Well, some 58 years ago, the X-15 NASA Plane set the record for the fastest top speed ever achieved, as it ripped over Mud Lake, Nevada, at 4,520mph.
Now residing in Ohio, this legend of the skies is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, and you can watch above as one man shows the extent of damage that was caused by hitting such high speeds.
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Jack Marsh is a journalist who started his media career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester. As an avid supercar and racing enthusiast, he has a passion for everything from Formula 1 to NASCAR. Whether it's highlighting the intricacies of McLaren’s anti-dive suspension revelations or recognizing celebrities’ multi-million-dollar rides, he has a keen eye for the faster things in life.
