Hypersonic Flight Testing | Behind the Wings on PBS

Описание: Hypersonic flight remains one of aviation's most elusive challenges. Defined by speeds greater than Mach 5, it is a realm where air becomes fire and the laws of physics wage war against human ambition. Against a rapidly progressing global competitive landscape, the need for repeatable hypersonic flight testing is greater than ever. Meet the Stratolaunch Roc, the largest operational aircraft in the world. From its development history to the engineering firsts along the way, Roc, and the missions it enables, are unlike anything else on Earth.

Directed by Cray Novick. Hosted by Tracy LaTourrette. Full Credits on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14544576

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Roc and Talon
02:06 Hypersonic History
04:39 Hypersonic Renaissance
06:18 Building Roc
07:54 Design Requirements
09:23 Roc Walkaround
10:59 The Boneyard
12:26 Expanding the Envelope
14:03 Roc First Flight
15:04 Inside the Cockpit
16:06 Flying the Simulator
17:14 Talon Walkaround
19:11 Ursa Major Rocket Engine
22:14 Hypersonic Flight Testing
25:11 The Future of Hypersonics
25:56 Outro

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