Type S under goes flight test
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"...On Friday, DARPA said in a statement that the searing high speeds caused portions of the Falcon’s skin to peel from the aerostructure. The resulting gaps created strong shock waves around the vehicle as it traveled nearly 13,000 mph, causing it to roll abruptly. ..."
That's what you get when you don't build your hull up to the right rating. They should have read the MegaTraveller rulebook.
That's what you get when you don't build your hull up to the right rating. They should have read the MegaTraveller rulebook.
Mach 20 in the atmosphere. Ludicrous Speed! 
I can see 20 years from now jumping on a plane at O'Hare airport in Chicago and flying into Narita airport in Tokyo in about 2 hours. It took 13 hours when I was in the Navy.
That is incredible.
I can see 20 years from now jumping on a plane at O'Hare airport in Chicago and flying into Narita airport in Tokyo in about 2 hours. It took 13 hours when I was in the Navy.
That is incredible.
Rraurgrimm
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Yet the extensive security checks on boarding and departure take 5+ hours by then...Mach 20 in the atmosphere. Ludicrous Speed!
I can see 20 years from now jumping on a plane at O'Hare airport in Chicago and flying into Narita airport in Tokyo in about 2 hours. It took 13 hours when I was in the Navy.
That is incredible.
SCNRBlackBat242
SOC-14 1K
Yet the extensive security checks on boarding and departure take 5+ hours by then...
I wonder when they will install MRI scanners in airports, train stations, bus depots, and subway platforms?
Metal detectors at Taxi stands?
