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"John T" wrote:
Calling it a plane is a bit of a stretch. Why? |
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"Dan Luke" wrote in message
Calling it a plane is a bit of a stretch. Why? I admit it's as much opinion as anything else, but I hesitate to call the X-43 a plane for the same reason I rather not call the Predator or the Global Hawk planes. "Plane" brings to mind "humans in the aircraft and at the controls". I think "aircraft" would be more appropriate - and even NASA refers to the X-43 as "aircraft" and not "plane". -- John T http://tknowlogy.com/TknoFlyer http://www.pocketgear.com/products_s...veloperid=4415 ____________________ |
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John T wrote: I admit it's as much opinion as anything else, but I hesitate to call the X-43 a plane for the same reason I rather not call the Predator or the Global Hawk planes. "Plane" brings to mind "humans in the aircraft and at the controls". I think "aircraft" would be more appropriate - and even NASA refers to the X-43 as "aircraft" and not "plane". Odd definition. An airplane is any aircraft that uses the planing principle to fly. They shove air down with planing surfaces, such as wings. Doesn't matter if they're manned or not. George Patterson Treason is ne'er successful, Sir; what then be the reason? Why, if treason be successful, Sir, then none dare call it treason. |
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Also I'm not sure of the practicality of an airplane with an engine that
won't start below 95,000' and over 3000kts! Mike MU-2 "John T" wrote in message ws.com... "Dan Luke" wrote in message Calling it a plane is a bit of a stretch. Why? I admit it's as much opinion as anything else, but I hesitate to call the X-43 a plane for the same reason I rather not call the Predator or the Global Hawk planes. "Plane" brings to mind "humans in the aircraft and at the controls". I think "aircraft" would be more appropriate - and even NASA refers to the X-43 as "aircraft" and not "plane". -- John T http://tknowlogy.com/TknoFlyer http://www.pocketgear.com/products_s...veloperid=4415 ____________________ |
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Mike Rapoport wrote:
Also I'm not sure of the practicality of an airplane with an engine that won't start below 95,000' and over 3000kts! Mike MU-2 "John T" wrote in message ws.com... "Dan Luke" wrote in message Calling it a plane is a bit of a stretch. Why? I admit it's as much opinion as anything else, but I hesitate to call the X-43 a plane for the same reason I rather not call the Predator or the Global Hawk planes. "Plane" brings to mind "humans in the aircraft and at the controls". I think "aircraft" would be more appropriate - and even NASA refers to the X-43 as "aircraft" and not "plane". -- John T http://tknowlogy.com/TknoFlyer http://www.pocketgear.com/products_s...veloperid=4415 ____________________ The technology being developed is supposed to be the replacement to the large rocket method of delivery for low earth orbit. It's going to be a hybrid system probably using a piggy-back launch followed by ram-jet to get to Mach 3+ where the scramjet comes online. The scramjet is meant for use in the upper stratosphere and works pretty well there, not as well as rockets maybe but at least you don't have to carry your oxygen around with you which makes it a little more efficient. |
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On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 at 03:47:33 in message
om, John T wrote: I admit it's as much opinion as anything else, but I hesitate to call the X-43 a plane for the same reason I rather not call the Predator or the Global Hawk planes. "Plane" brings to mind "humans in the aircraft and at the controls". I think "aircraft" would be more appropriate - and even NASA refers to the X-43 as "aircraft" and not "plane". To me a 'plane' means a flat surface or a tool used by carpenters. I respond better to 'aircraft' or 'aeroplane'. ;-) -- David CL Francis |
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