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X-43B aircraft
X-43B aircraft. Computer artwork of NASAs X-43B or Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle (Hyper-X) in flight. The Hyper-X programme was started in 1996 to test the scramjet-powered jet engine and to design a plane that could be used at hypersonic speeds. The scramjet engines, unlike rockets that must carry both oxygen and fuel, use oxygen from the air scooped up as the aircraft flies at over 5 times the speed of sound (Mach 5). The X-43A craft broke up on its test flight in 2001, which has now been attributed to modelling inaccuracies during the design stage. The X-43B is a much larger plane than the X-43A and if constructed is to be used as a reusable launch vehicle for spacecraft
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases NASAs groundbreaking X-43B aircraft, a marvel of modern engineering and innovation. In this stunning computer artwork, we witness the Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle (Hyper-X) soaring through the skies with grace and power. The Hyper-X program was initiated in 1996 to push the boundaries of aviation technology by testing the scramjet-powered jet engine and designing an aircraft capable of achieving hypersonic speeds. Unlike traditional rockets that rely on carrying both oxygen and fuel, the X-43B's revolutionary scramjet engines utilize oxygen from the air as it hurtles through space at over five times the speed of sound (Mach 5). This incredible feat opens up new possibilities for future spacecraft launches. The X-43A craft faced unfortunate setbacks during its test flight in 2001 due to modeling inaccuracies during its design phase. However, lessons learned from that experience have paved the way for advancements in aerospace engineering, leading to the creation of its larger successor - the X-43B. If constructed successfully, this remarkable plane will serve as a reusable launch vehicle for spacecraft. Its immense size and cutting-edge technology make it an indispensable asset in NASA's quest for further exploration beyond our planet. With its sleek design illuminated against a breathtaking sunset backdrop, this image captures not only scientific progress but also evokes a sense of wonderment about humanity's boundless potential in conquering new frontiers.
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