Posted on Nov 22, 2017
How hypersonic flight could transform air combat - Airforce Technology
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Not sure there would be air combat, per se at this speed. Such speeds, within the atmosphere, would make it nie impossible to make precise turns. I can see it as a transport, but not a feasible combat frame.
Now, if we were talking about combat outside of the atmosphere where gravity is less and space to maneuver is greater...
Now, if we were talking about combat outside of the atmosphere where gravity is less and space to maneuver is greater...
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SSgt (Join to see) I saw a video mock up of hypersonic combat. It involved using lasers to super heat the opposing aircraft, and causing it to break apart in mid air. It was applied to hypersonic, upper atmosphere, and exoatmospheric (yep space fighters with lasers) combat. The lasers beam of course is outside the visible spectrum, but the beam would be focused on the enemy craft, then any maneuvering the beam would track the craft. At those speeds and altitudes, the ability to maneuver is limited, giving the laser the ability to track the craft.
Of course at this point in time it is all supposition, and theory.
Of course at this point in time it is all supposition, and theory.
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