Air Force’s Mach 6 Cruise Missile Makes a Successful Splash -- The Danger Room
The Air Force has successfully launched the X-51 WaveRider hypersonic missile, bringing the military one step closer to a Mach 6 cruise missile that’s 10 times faster than current models.
An observer tells Danger Room the test was “mostly successful,” with over 200 seconds of accelerating powered flight. “Clean separation, perfect engine start, acceleration under power,” our source says. “Some hitches at the end of flight, but overall it’s a magnificent first flight.”
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Going hypersonic with the X-51A Waverider (images) -- CNET
Military's New Wingless Hypersonic Plane Ready For Flight -- The Tech Journal
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An observer tells Danger Room the test was “mostly successful,” with over 200 seconds of accelerating powered flight. “Clean separation, perfect engine start, acceleration under power,” our source says. “Some hitches at the end of flight, but overall it’s a magnificent first flight.”
Read more ....
Background News On The X-51 WaveRider Hypersonic Missile
Going hypersonic with the X-51A Waverider (images) -- CNET
Military's New Wingless Hypersonic Plane Ready For Flight -- The Tech Journal
Air Force's Hypersonic X-51 Wa
Read more ....
Going hypersonic with the X-51A Waverider (images) -- CNET
Military's New Wingless Hypersonic Plane Ready For Flight -- The Tech Journal
Air Force's Hypersonic X-51 WaveRider Ready For First Test Flight -- Popular Science
What is the Air Force doing with space? -- Discover
Hypersonic scramjet set for launch from B-52 -- Air Force Times
Background News On The X-51 WaveRider Hypersonic Missile
Going hypersonic with the X-51A Waverider (images) -- CNET
Military's New Wingless Hypersonic Plane Ready For Flight -- The Tech Journal
Air Force's Hypersonic X-51 WaveRider Ready For First Test Flight -- Popular Science
What is the Air Force doing with space? -- Discover
Hypersonic scramjet set for launch from B-52 -- Air Force Times