X-51 Waverider, Hypersonic Aircraft, Gears Up For Test Flight

X-51 Waverider Hypersonic Aircraft Gears Up For Test Flight

The U.S. Air Force is gearing up for the first of four planned test flights of a hypersonic aircraft designed to operate for much longer durations and cover far greater distances than previous platforms of its type.

The maiden flight of the X-51 Waverider aircraft -- the first U.S. hypersonic vehicle to fly in six years -- is scheduled to take place later in March.

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