Hypersonic speed
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In aerodynamics, hypersonic speed refers to speeds much faster than the speed of sound, usually more than approximately Mach 5.
CFD image of the NASA X-43A at Mach 7
NASA X-43
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The NASA X-43 was an experimental unmanned hypersonic aircraft with multiple planned scale variations meant to test various aspects of hypersonic flight. It was part of the X-plane series and specific
Hypersonic speed
…CFD image of the NASA X-43A at Mach 7 In aerodynamics, hypersonic speed refers to speeds much faster than the speed of sound, usually more than approximately Mach 5. The precise…
Pegasus rocket booster accelerating NASA's X-43A (dark object mounted on nose) shortly after ignition during test flight (March 2, 2004)
Artist's concept of X-43A with scramjet attached to the underside
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the X-43A hypersonic research vehicle (March 27, 2004)
Full-scale model of the X-43 plane in Langley's 8-foot (2 m), high-temperature wind tunnel