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2010-05-27 Science & Technology

Hypersonic aircraft shatters aviation records

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Posted by tipper 2010-05-27 09:23|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#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|| 2010-05-27 09:38|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2010-05-27 10:46|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2010-05-27 20:10|| Front Page Top

#4 Whoof, 7700 miles traveled.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2010-05-27 21:28|| 2010-05-27 21:28|| Front Page Top

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