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Space Shuttle Enterprise (OV-101) on view at the Intrepid Museum in New York—the historic test vehicle that started the Shuttle era.
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Enterprise is the prototype orbiter that led to the entire Space Shuttle program; it never flew in space, but performed high-profile glide and landing tests.
Aircraft identity
Registration
OV-101
ICAO Type
OV-101
Model
Space Shuttle Enterprise
Manufacturer
Rockwell International (North American Rockwell)
Airline
NASA
Airline Code
NASA / NA
Livery
NASA - United States
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
None (never outfitted with main engines)
Thrust
N/A
Wingspan
23.79 meters
Length
37.24 meters
Height
17.27 meters
MTOW
68,586 kilograms
Range
N/A (not an orbital or operational flight vehicle)
Capacity
Crew of 2-8 (for training/fitment only, never orbital flights)
Cruise Speed
N/A (unpowered, suborbital approach & landing only)
Noise Rating
N/A