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Boeing, as well, will take part to the project for the manufacturing of the X-43C hypersonic aircraft
Rome, Italy - It will be seven times faster than sound speed
Boeing, jointly with Nasa and US Air Force, will take part to the new X-43C aircraft project concerning the construction of three prototypes between 2003 and 2005. For the manufacturing of this plane, which will be seven times faster than sound speed, USD 150m contracts are expected. The aircraft will be 5 meters long with a scramjet propulsion, taking oxygen from the atmosphere.
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 55862
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency