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50 shooter · March 13, 2013, 10:27 PM

Yes, they used the design of the .50 BMG for it because they knew it was stable at supersonic speeds. If you look at a 50 BMG round and the front of the X-1 you can see the resemblance.

March 13, 2013, 10:27 PM	#97
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	Yes, they used the design of the .50 BMG for it because they knew it was stable at supersonic speeds. If you look at a 50 BMG round and the front of the X-1 you can see the resemblance. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.