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July 16, 2012



Jul
16
2012
News Flash :: Hypersonic Flight into Space
Posted by HW on 16 Jul 2012 / 2 Comments

Published July 16, 2012 News Flash:  The USAF and NASA have announced an air-launched, hypersonic research aircraft capable of flying from the lower atmosphere into space (achieving altitudes above 100 kilometers) and returning for a landing on a normal runway.  The aircraft is air-launched and utilizes rockets to accelerate to atmospheric speeds of over 3,500 [...]



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Jul
16
2012
A Big Ol’ Beast
Posted by HW on 16 Jul 2012 / 2 Comments

This Week’s Hints to help you along: Yes, those are Chinese markings. Gull-winged for better water handling. Could fly a 5,000 km long patrol! Mounted up to five 23mm cannons. So do you know what this aircraft is?       Post a REPLY below with your best guess! Click here to check out last [...]



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