Stratolaunch hypersonic aircraft blasts off from mothership in new test: video
In Stratolaunch’s latest flight trial its Talon-A test vehicle, TA-1, successfully separated from the mothership, Roc, mid-air before…
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Topics related to the speed of aircraft, including discussions of speed records, the effects of speed on flight, and technologies for increasing speed.
Stratolaunch executes new flight carrying TA-1 test vehicle with live propellant
Aerospace company, Stratolaunch has completed its second captive carry flight with the first powered Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, TA-1. …
Revealed: Top 10 world’s fastest fighter jets in 2024
With the SR-71 long retired, and the X-15 having stopped flying during the 1960s, the quickest aircraft flying…
Understanding jet speed: how it’s measured and calculated
When it comes to jet travel, speed is a crucial consideration. The ability to accurately measure and calculate…
How fast do planes fly? Exploring airplane speeds
It goes without saying that planes are seriously fast, but they can fly at a whole range of…
Can pilots get speeding tickets for flying too fast?
A ticket for speeding while driving a car is a black mark and can lead to all sorts…
How fighter jets lost their speed | Data
Fighter jets are fast. Everybody knows that. As time passes, newer and more advanced fighter jets should be…