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Verso il primo volo a mach 6.0 dell'X-51A WaveRider

Washington, Stati Uniti - Entro la fine di quest'anno

Tutte le operazioni tecniche per la preparazione del Boeing X-51A WaveRider al primo volo sono state completate. Il nuovo velivolo sperimentale dovrebbe completare il test inaugurale ad una velocità di circa mach 6.0 (7300 km/h) entro la fine di quest'anno. Sarà lanciato da un aereo bombardiere B-52 che decollerà dalla base aerea di Edwards, in California. Il consorzio X-51A è costituito da Boe...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105031
Roma, Italia, 05/26/2009 15:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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