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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:air_traffic_control
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computer-controlled
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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10 seconds
30,000 meters
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gptkbp:analysis
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post-flight analysis conducted.
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gptkbp:collaborations
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various universities.
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gptkbp:collaborator
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gptkb:DARPA
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gptkbp:collection
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aerodynamic performance data
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gptkbp:control_system
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autonomous
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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real-time telemetry
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gptkbp:design_feature
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no moving parts in engine
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:engine
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operates at high speeds.
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gptkbp:engine_type
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scramjet engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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November 16, 2004
March 27, 2004
three successful tests.
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gptkbp:flight_style
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gptkb:3
predefined trajectory.
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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gptkb:hydrogen
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gptkbp:funding
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NASA budget
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gptkbp:has_programs
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Hyper-X program
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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NASA's X-43
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gptkbp:hypersonic_speed_definition
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greater than Mach 5.
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gptkbp:impact
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hypersonic technology advancement
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gptkbp:impact_on_aerospace
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influenced future designs.
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gptkbp:inspiration
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future hypersonic vehicles
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
completed
validated hypersonic flight principles.
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Boeing
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gptkbp:launch_window
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air launch
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for future hypersonic research.
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gptkbp:length
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3.6 meters
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gptkbp:max_speed
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Mach 9.6
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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demonstrated air-breathing hypersonic flight.
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gptkbp:operational_range
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limited to test flights
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gptkbp:operational_status
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retired
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gptkbp:project
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gptkb:X-51_Waverider
gptkb:Dr._Michael_A._Mc_Gowan
2001-2004
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gptkbp:project_conclusion
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successfully demonstrated technology.
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gptkbp:purpose
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hypersonic flight research
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gptkbp:record_speed_achieved
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7,310 km/h
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gptkbp:research_areas
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aerodynamics
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gptkbp:significance
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first air-breathing scramjet to fly at hypersonic speeds.
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:X-51_Waverider
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gptkbp:test_aircraft
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gptkb:X-43_A
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gptkbp:type
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scramjet
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gptkbp:weight
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1,000 pounds
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gptkbp:wingspan
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3.6 meters
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Concorde
gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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