US EditionChina’s hypersonic jumbo jet prototype hits Mach 6 in Gobi Desert test flight
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X-15: The Hypersonic Rocket Plane Hit Mach 6.7 and Changed Everything
Key Points: In 1967, William “Pete” Knight set a record by piloting the North American X-15A-2 to Mach 6.7, reaching 5,140 mph at 102,000 feet. -The X-15 program, spanning 199 flights from 1959 to 1968, pushed the boundaries of hypersonic and space flight. -Carried by a B-52 and powered by a short-burn XLR99 rocket engine, […] The post X-15: The Hypersonic Rocket Plane Hit Mach 6.7 and Changed Everything appeared first on 19FortyFive.
Hypersonic Jumbo Breakthrough: China's Desert Test Changes Aviation's Future
A revolutionary aircraft design has proven its critics wrong in China’s Gobi Desert. The prototype reached Mach 6.56 – fast enough to fly from Beijing to New York in two hours. This achievement changes everything we know about high-speed passenger travel. The key lies in its unusual design. Unlike typical needle-shaped hypersonic vehicles, this aircraft […]
The journey from London to New York could be covered in less than an hour.
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Tärkeimmät talousuutiset | Kauppalehti…A test flight revealed a significant problem with the prototype. The usable interior space of the aircraft had to be reduced because the aircraft's flight speed was lower than expected.
Chinese scientists test hypersonic jet capable of 6.5 times the speed of sound
A leap forward in aerospace technology Chinese scientists have achieved a monumental milestone in aerospace innovation by successfully testing a hypersonic jet prototype that reached speeds over six times the speed of sound. This cutting-edge development could redefine the future of air travel, offering revolutionary possibilities for long-distance transportation. Record-breaking test flight The test, led by Cui Kai from the Chinese Academy of S…
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