The New Frontier Aerospace hypersonic aircraft takes off vertically, much like a rocket without stages. The aircraft then lands vertically where it can then be refueled for another flight.
Credit: New Frontier Aerospace
The U.S. Air Force has released plans to experiment with a prototype reusable, rocket-powered aircraft for high-speed, long-range strike missions. Although limited to a prototype program, the interest from Air Force Global Strike Command points toward a future bomber alternative that differs...
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