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| Hypersonic aircraft shatters aviation records |
| 2010-05-27 |
| The Air Force tests an unmanned X-51 WaveRider off the coast near Point Mugu. Launched from a B-52 bomber, it hits 3,500 mph and travels for 200 seconds before plunging into the ocean as planned. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #4 Whoof, 7700 miles traveled. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2010-05-27 21:28 |
| #3 More: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/05/air-forces-mach-6-cruise-missile-makes-a-successful-splash/#more-25316 |
| Posted by: Uncle Phester 2010-05-27 20:10 |
| #2 Six months into the future: China launches the totally indigenously developed Chengbo. Launched from a H-6 bomber, it hits 3,500 mph and travels for 200 seconds before plunging into the ocean as planned. |
| Posted by: gromky 2010-05-27 10:46 |
| #1 Talk about an awesome stand off weapon. You wouldn't even need to put a warhead on it since the kinetic energy alone would be enough to leave quite a crater. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2010-05-27 09:38 |