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Mach 10 X43A Flight Successful

Posted by timothy on from the heck-of-a-commute dept.

Sector Bug writes "NASA's X43A research aircraft made its third and final flight today, firing its scramjet engine at Mach 10 (7,000 MPH) or close to it, setting a new record. "

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  1. Re:Yes but... by otis+wildflower · · Score: 4, Insightful

    TOS Warp or Next Generation Warp?

  2. Re:How fast is 7,000 MPH by JohnGrahamCumming · · Score: 4, Insightful

    > Circumference of Earth at equator = 24,900 miles = 3 hours 33min 26 seconds

    Please, if you get a scramjet of your own, take the extra time to go around the earth and fly above sea level! You'll enjoy the trip a whole lot more.

    John.