X-43

GPTKB entity

Properties (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hypersonic aircraft
gptkbp:annualRidership 3
gptkbp:controls autonomous
gptkbp:engineType scramjet
gptkbp:firstFlight March 27, 2004
gptkbp:fuelType liquid hydrogen
gptkbp:hasArea gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-43
gptkbp:launchSite air_launch_from_B-52
gptkbp:length 3.6 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer NASA
gptkbp:maximum_speed gptkb:Mach_9.6
7,310 km/h
gptkbp:notableEvent Hyper-X_program
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:productionYears 1996-2004
gptkbp:purpose research
gptkbp:research_focus hypersonic flight
gptkbp:significance first aircraft to fly at hypersonic speeds using air-breathing engines.
gptkbp:successor gptkb:X-51_Waverider
gptkbp:weight 1,500 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 3.6 meters