X-51 Waverider

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hypersonic vehicle
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:U.S._Air_Force
predefined trajectory during tests
gptkbp:analyzes used for future hypersonic vehicle designs
gptkbp:annualRidership 4
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:University_of_Maryland
NASA
gptkbp:collection real-time data during flight
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:dataUsage for military and civilian applications
gptkbp:design_feature airframe made of carbon-composite materials
gptkbp:elevation approximately 70,000 feet
gptkbp:engineType scramjet
gptkbp:firstFlight 2010
May 26, 2010
August 14, 2013
gptkbp:fuelType liquid hydrogen
gptkbp:funding gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:future_plans hypersonic flight testing
paving the way for future hypersonic research.
gptkbp:hasArea gptkb:Point_Mugu_Naval_Air_Station
validated scramjet performance at high speeds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-51 Waverider
gptkbp:impact potential military applications
gptkbp:influence advancements in hypersonic propulsion systems
gptkbp:length 8.3 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:maximum_speed Mach_6.9
gptkbp:missions autonomous flight control system
gptkbp:notable_event first vehicle to fly at hypersonic speeds for over 6 minutes
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:X-43
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operationalRange over 400 seconds of powered flight
gptkbp:operationalStatus high-speed flight conditions
gptkbp:project 2013
gptkbp:provides inertial navigation system
gptkbp:purpose research and development
gptkbp:releaseFormat gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkbp:research_focus scramjet technology
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment improved understanding of hypersonic aerodynamics
gptkbp:significance hypersonic flight research
gptkbp:significantEvent demonstrated sustained hypersonic flight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Hypersonic_Technology_Vehicle_(HTV)
gptkbp:training gptkb:DARPA
gptkbp:travelTime over 200 seconds of hypersonic flight
gptkbp:weight 2,500 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 6.5 meters