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Australian Scramjet Launched

Posted by michael on from the lawn-dart dept.

CaptainAlbert writes: "The University of Queensland, Australia is reporting the (possible) success of their "HyShot" scramjet test. The BBC have got this covered too. Apparently, they're now poring over the data loggers, trying to figure out if it actually flew under its own power." We had a story about these guys a while back.

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  1. They answered their own question...... by Nick's+Name · · Score: 4, Funny
    Scientists are not quite sure what happened after launch

    We've bought a lot of bits and pieces off the shelf from automotive shops

    I think they answered their own question.

  2. Re:Scramjets are the way forward. by sandidge · · Score: 3, Funny

    As a person terrified of flying, I getting somewhere faster means less time I have to spend moments away from pissing my pants over turbulance.

  3. Commercial possibilities by imrdkl · · Score: 2, Funny
    I forsee some problems... I mean, forget peanuts. Heres a single M&M. Chew fast. Seats wont recline anymore because of G-force issues. Tray tables will need magnetic underliners or lots of velcro. Not to mention other weightlessness issues...

    Sir, could you please float back to your seat? We'll be reentering the atmosphere soon.

    No, I think the Concorde is safe, for now.

  4. Re:Scramjets are the way forward. by TheMidget · · Score: 2, Funny
    My concern is whether there is actually a demand for supersonic flight, or whether the current conventional airliners represent the 'good enough' level of technology which means there is no incentive to replace them.

    In the olden days, you could still duck for cover under your desk when you heard a jet approaching. With those newfangled scramjets, they'll be in your office before you hear them...