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Hypersonic
Topic Started: Dec 7 2011, 12:41:32 AM (76 Views)
Alsatia
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Noticed the argument in the US thread.

Hypersonic isn't a new phenomenon, the Space Shuttle traveled at Hypersonic speeds.
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I don't know about the space shuttle (though that would make sense -- I know it would have to at least be supersonic) -- but remember that all ballistic missiles travel at hypsersonic speeds. In fact only ballistic missiles are weapons that travel to hypersonic speeds. But no, hypersonic isn't meant to be new; the concept for the X-51 is. Specifically, its desired ability for a "strike anywhere" capability

The design specifications for the US of Alkatine's X-51 and capabilities are word to word to word the same as the real world X-51 DARPA

Also comparable to NASA's X-43 --

The point of the X-51 is again, to kill things far away, really fast (As in, we know where a target is, within the hour, we need him dead kind of situations), really accurately

It is not a replacement for the trident (which was mentioned in the same post as the X-51 might I add)

The real USAF only has a prototype for this. Alkatine's USAF is richer than the real USAF

But I think what people aren't appreciating is the fluid mechanics of the shape of the X-51 -- it looks weird for a reason. It's virtue of speed is uniquely given by its form.

PS: I notice going back that at certain instances the Hypersonic Missile was mislabeled as the X-37. This is incorrect. It is supposed to be the X-51.

For more information on the X-51:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military/4203874

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military/weapons/global-strike-hypersonic-glider-lost-at-sea

The wikipage;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_X-51

And, if you're feeling really mil-nerdy, here's DARPAs statement on the project's recent crash

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cm/popularmechanics/data/FalconHTV-2FactSheet-1.pdf

Yes, this is what me and my friends talk about in lecture -- like the cool rebellious kids we are! B-)
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The X-51 in my opinion is a boon doggle attempt at bring the US's strike anywhere capability into the new era of instant gratification.

As for the Space Shuttle, Hypersonic is constituted as March 5 and above...the speed of sound at 20 degrees Celsius (room temp) is 343 m/s. The Space shuttle traveled at 8,000 m/s or Mach 23...so....
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Yeah, I never really learned much about the space shuttle, but yeah that makes sense. Considering it has to go to space and all that
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United States of Alkatine
Dec 7 2011, 08:18:51 PM
Yeah, I never really learned much about the space shuttle, but yeah that makes sense. Considering it has to go to space and all that
and not just go into space but carry 23,000 pounds of equipment with it into space....

I'm just finding it funny that people (especially the RP Mods here) see a new term and instead of researching it instantly call it witch craft and burn the likes of you and I on a cross.

P.S. You gonna fill my A-10A Order?
Edited by Alsatia, Dec 7 2011, 08:25:16 PM.
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You ordered warthogs? where?
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