X-51

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf experimental aircraft
gptkbp:annualRidership 4
gptkbp:collaborations NASA
gptkbp:collection engine performance
structural integrity
aerodynamic performance
thermal characteristics
gptkbp:construction_cost $300 million
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:elevation 70,000 feet
gptkbp:engineType scramjet
gptkbp:firstFlight 2003
gptkbp:fuelType JP-7
gptkbp:hasArea gptkb:Point_Mugu_Naval_Air_Station
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-51
gptkbp:inspiration previous scramjet designs
gptkbp:launchSite air launch
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkbp:length 7.5 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:maximum_speed gptkb:Mach_6.8
gptkbp:notable_event first air-breathing scramjet to fly for over 3 minutes.
gptkbp:number_of_stages Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
gptkbp:operational_status retired
military research
gptkbp:operationalRange over 600 miles
gptkbp:purpose hypersonic flight research
gptkbp:research_focus hypersonic speeds
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Hypersonic_Technology_Vehicle_2
gptkbp:team gptkb:Boeing_Phantom_Works
gptkbp:technology materials science
advanced materials
computational fluid dynamics
sensor technology
advanced propulsion systems
control algorithms
aerodynamic modeling
autonomous flight systems
guidance systems
thermal protection systems
high-speed data links
data telemetry systems
hypersonic glide vehicles
high-speed wind tunnels
robotics in aerospace
navigation_systems
gptkbp:training gptkb:DARPA
gptkbp:weight 2,500 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 3.6 meters