6,599 mph at Holloman AFB

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September 07, 2019, 11:14 PM

bald1

6,599 mph at Holloman AFB

This Video Of A Rocket Sled Doing 6,599mph At Holloman AFB Is Absolute Insanity

The sound alone of something ripping by at hypersonic speed just feet above the desert floor is worth the click!

By Tyler Rogoway September 6, 2019

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September 08, 2019, 05:17 AM

gearhounds

Even at 1/4 filming speed, that was intense. 9 times the speed of sound would make for an awesome stand off defensive weapon system for incoming threats.

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September 08, 2019, 06:54 AM

HayesGreener

The big brains at Skunk Works and elsewhere are so far into the future on star wars weapons development that we won't know what they are working on today until 30 years or more into the future. I was talking to some guys working on a rail gun project back in the 70's who told me someday they would be able to shoot a ball bearing sized projectile and hit a target on the moon. Talk about long range matches! The potential is mind boggling.

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September 08, 2019, 08:40 AM

Great post. If you scroll down there are even more videos regarding this AF test facility.

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September 08, 2019, 01:30 PM

YooperSigs

Related:
Search the intergoogle for John Paul Stapp. This dude rode a rocket sled. There are videos.
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September 08, 2019, 03:22 PM

Georgeair

I’d love to see on bog screen but can’t find a link other than Instagram?

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September 08, 2019, 03:29 PM

Nismo

quote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
I’d love to see on bog screen but can’t find a link other than Instagram?

https://youtu.be/0XthrvxqRRg

September 08, 2019, 03:40 PM

1s1k

When I first saw this I instantly wondered how long the track is to give it plenty of time to slow down since the tracks won't offer much friction.

September 08, 2019, 09:48 PM

bald1

quote:
Originally posted by 1s1k:
When I first saw this I instantly wondered how long the track is to give it plenty of time to slow down since the tracks won't offer much friction.

Track is 10 miles long I believe.

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September 08, 2019, 09:52 PM

cslinger

I had a bee hit me in the face at 65-70 MPH once, hurt like hell.

Little MF’r would have blown my head clean off at these speeds.

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September 08, 2019, 10:15 PM

sns3guppy

It's very similar to the way my youngest son drove once he got his learner's permit.

September 08, 2019, 10:37 PM

cparktd

quote:
Originally posted by gearhounds:
Even at 1/4 filming speed, that was intense.

! played the 1/4 speed part at 1/4 speed and still, nothing but a flash.

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September 09, 2019, 03:50 AM

tacfoley

quote:
Originally posted by Doc H.:
Muzzle velocity of a .30-'06 round is 1,840 mph.

...and then it instantly starts to decelerate. This this keeps right on going.................

September 09, 2019, 06:02 AM

Oz_Shadow

Now imagine the space shuttle moving at almost 3 times that speed when it starts re-entry.