The biconic shape combined with trim flaps provides lift at hypersonic speed. This increases the cross range capability, without adding the weight penalty of wings.
With a base diameter of 5.5 m this vessel is quite large, providing space for a
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The biconic shape combined with trim flaps provides lift at hypersonic speed. This increases the cross range capability, without adding the weight penalty of wings.
With a base diameter of 5.5 m this vessel is quite large, providing space for a
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