hypersonic test

[DrLeftover]

LOS ANGELES — A lightning-quick experimental aircraft made history when it sped more than 3,000 mph above the Pacific Ocean in a test flight, reigniting decades-long efforts to develop a vehicle that could travel faster than a speeding bullet.

The unmanned X-51A WaveRider, which resembles a shark-nosed missile, was launched midair Wednesday off the coast near Point Mugu. It sped westward for 240 seconds, reaching Mach 5.1, or more than five times the speed of sound, before plunging into the ocean as planned.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/05/03/190327/experimental-aircraft-speeds-to.html#.UYVpZj7DVoY

 

[Crusader]

It'd definitely cut down the flight time from England to New Zealand that's for sure.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Sweet. I think I stop by Australia for breakfast, Brazil for lunch and Italy for dinner.

 

[Evil Eye]

They're aiming for space of course!