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**Pooeypants** · Apr 15, 2004, 06:25 am

Doesn't the US public feel slightly bothered that they have billions of dollars (I assume) going to a project to create the world's fastest aircraft, when the same money could go to something more meaningful?

mojo_the_migo · Apr 15, 2004, 10:44 am

Fastest aircraft=key element in air dominance=dominance in battle=keeping America safe

Besides, I don't care for a lot of the programs that you would consider "meaningful".

**Pooeypants** · Apr 15, 2004, 11:09 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (mojo_the_migo,)
Fastest aircraft=key element in air dominance=dominance in battle=keeping America safe

Besides, I don't care for a lot of the programs that you would consider "meaningful".<hr size="1" /></blockquote>
This is laughable, are there any countries (which will pose a threat within decades) that aren't totally p4wned by the US miltary? Are there any country stupid enough to attack the US in the first place? But maybe having the knowledge you can bomb anywhere in the world within a couple of hours makes your "crown jewels" feel safer huh?

PatrickHenry · Apr 15, 2004, 01:22 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (Pooeypants,)
<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (mojo_the_migo,)
Fastest aircraft=key element in air dominance=dominance in battle=keeping America safe

Besides, I don't care for a lot of the programs that you would consider "meaningful".<hr size="1" /></blockquote>
This is laughable, are there any countries (which will pose a threat within decades) that aren't totally p4wned by the US miltary? Are there any country stupid enough to attack the US in the first place? But maybe having the knowledge you can bomb anywhere in the world within a couple of hours makes your "crown jewels" feel safer huh?<hr size="1" /></blockquote>

Hey man, you got a problem with Maximum Overkill? (sarcasm)

In response to your earlier post, it costs way too much, and the costs are undermining the foundations of the republic.

mojo_the_migo · Apr 15, 2004, 02:43 pm

It doesn't cost way to much...hmmm...I think that is getting into debating values. I never much thought you can debate values.

No one will attack us because we continue in the need for air dominance and other ways to make our military number one. Other countries can/will catch up.

Scribbler1 · Jun 7, 2004, 09:01 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by ruiner,
they arent new, the british were testing them in 2001. they have too many problems to be used realisitically. for a start they dont kick in until you are already at a high velocity, and they eat up hydrogen very quickly. it was just a PR stunt by nasa

I don't think it was a PR stunt, but there are a lot of problems to be worked out beside the engine itself. Drag is a big problem, as those little air molecules can smack into a plane at M5 and create a lot of heat, and the engine burns super hot as well. On the plus side, the cops would never come close to catching the old Taurus, but on the negative side, the Taurus would melt causing a problem with its resale value.

LogicaLunatic · Jun 8, 2004, 02:11 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Sheephogan,

I think you better check the torque specifications on the transmission first, I've had to replace it three times without the scram jet adaption..

Bah, who needs a transmission when you've got a scram-jet engine? Hell, who needs wheels?

LogicaLunatic · Jun 8, 2004, 02:15 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Pooeypants,
Doesn't the US public feel slightly bothered that they have billions of dollars (I assume) going to a project to create the world's fastest aircraft, when the same money could go to something more meaningful?

If they were developing this for the military it would bother me. They probably did, so it probably does.

LL

Archangel-12 · Jul 9, 2004, 01:35 am

QUOTE
Aurora - Secret Hypersonic Spyplane

Does the United States Air Force or one of America's intelligence agencies have a secret hypersonic aircraft capable of a Mach 6 performance?

---

Yes it does as of March 27th of this year.
the X-43a (scrammed) successfully completed a test mission (UAV) @ ~M7
(5k mph) for 11 sec before landing into the ocean.

A HUGE success for hypersonic research at Dryden.

ruiner · Jul 9, 2004, 10:08 am

I thought Aurora is to do with gas propulsion based technology for use in surface to air missiles or evading them.

Archangel-12 · Jul 9, 2004, 10:21 pm

I have to look into it, to be a hypersonic propulsed craft, it most likely needs to be scrammed. it seems it was rumored to replace the A-12/SR-71.

Apr 15, 2004, 06:25 am	#21 (permalink) (top)
Pooeypants Neo Moderator Location: England Posts: 5,602	Doesn't the US public feel slightly bothered that they have billions of dollars (I assume) going to a project to create the world's fastest aircraft, when the same money could go to something more meaningful? War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is strength Harness the power of Ingsoc, then you can capture someone killed the year before

Apr 15, 2004, 10:44 am	#22 (permalink) (top)
mojo_the_migo Molten Ash Location: Michigan Posts: 90	Fastest aircraft=key element in air dominance=dominance in battle=keeping America safe Besides, I don't care for a lot of the programs that you would consider "meaningful". Meat tastes like murder and murder tastes pretty *** damn good - Denis Leary

Apr 15, 2004, 11:09 am	#23 (permalink) (top)
Pooeypants Neo Moderator Location: England Posts: 5,602	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (mojo_the_migo,) Fastest aircraft=key element in air dominance=dominance in battle=keeping America safe Besides, I don't care for a lot of the programs that you would consider "meaningful".<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> This is laughable, are there any countries (which will pose a threat within decades) that aren't totally p4wned by the US miltary? Are there any country stupid enough to attack the US in the first place? But maybe having the knowledge you can bomb anywhere in the world within a couple of hours makes your "crown jewels" feel safer huh? War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is strength Harness the power of Ingsoc, then you can capture someone killed the year before

Apr 15, 2004, 01:22 pm	#24 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,438	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (Pooeypants,) </span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (mojo_the_migo,) Fastest aircraft=key element in air dominance=dominance in battle=keeping America safe Besides, I don't care for a lot of the programs that you would consider "meaningful".<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> This is laughable, are there any countries (which will pose a threat within decades) that aren't totally p4wned by the US miltary? Are there any country stupid enough to attack the US in the first place? But maybe having the knowledge you can bomb anywhere in the world within a couple of hours makes your "crown jewels" feel safer huh?<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Hey man, you got a problem with Maximum Overkill? (sarcasm) In response to your earlier post, it costs way too much, and the costs are undermining the foundations of the republic. "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams

Apr 15, 2004, 02:43 pm	#25 (permalink) (top)
mojo_the_migo Molten Ash Location: Michigan Posts: 90	It doesn't cost way to much...hmmm...I think that is getting into debating values. I never much thought you can debate values. No one will attack us because we continue in the need for air dominance and other ways to make our military number one. Other countries can/will catch up. Meat tastes like murder and murder tastes pretty *** damn good - Denis Leary

Jul 9, 2004, 01:35 am	#29 (permalink) (top)
Archangel-12 Sedimentary Rock Posts: 2	QUOTE Aurora - Secret Hypersonic Spyplane Does the United States Air Force or one of America's intelligence agencies have a secret hypersonic aircraft capable of a Mach 6 performance? --- Yes it does as of March 27th of this year. the X-43a (scrammed) successfully completed a test mission (UAV) @ ~M7 (5k mph) for 11 sec before landing into the ocean. A HUGE success for hypersonic research at Dryden. HABU Strategic Reconnoissance-71 Archangel-12

Jul 9, 2004, 10:08 am	#30 (permalink) (top)
ruiner Igneous Magma Posts: 180	I thought Aurora is to do with gas propulsion based technology for use in surface to air missiles or evading them.

Jul 9, 2004, 10:21 pm	#31 (permalink) (top)
Archangel-12 Sedimentary Rock Posts: 2	I have to look into it, to be a hypersonic propulsed craft, it most likely needs to be scrammed. it seems it was rumored to replace the A-12/SR-71. HABU Strategic Reconnoissance-71 Archangel-12