A new jet engine design able to fly seven times the speed of sound is scheduled to launch over Australia on Saturday.
The scramjet engine, known as Hyshot III, has been designed by British defence firm Qinetiq:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4832254.stm
http://www.theage.com.au/news/natio...e-of-jet-travel/2006/03/23/1143083906842.html
The scramjet engine, known as Hyshot III, has been designed by British defence firm Qinetiq:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4832254.stm
http://www.theage.com.au/news/natio...e-of-jet-travel/2006/03/23/1143083906842.html