Hyper-X aircraft. Computer-aided design graphic of the Hyper-X,the first jet aircraft designed to fly at more than 5 times the speed of sound (Mach 5,or 5760 kilometres per hour at sea level). The aerodynamic pressures exerted on the Hyper-X and the air around it in flight are colour-coded from red (high pressure),through yellow & green to dark blue (low pressure). Around the aircraft is a high-pressure shock wave. The unpiloted,4-metre- long Hyper-X burns hydrogen fuel to fly at hyper- sonic speeds of up to Mach 10. It uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion,rather than having its own supply like a rocket. This increases its payload & range. The first flights are due in 1999 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / NASA |
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