Early Separation Signal Prompted SST Failure

An early separation signal from a processor on an Mu-3S2 caused the premature separation of an 11.5-meter (38-ft.) 1/10-scale supersonic transport prototype July 14, causing its destruction at Australia's Woomera test range (AW&ST July 22, p. 48). In a preliminary report, an investigation committee...

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