I went out to Wright Patterson a few years back for a weight and balance conference on AWBS.....I was referring to the scramjet and other toys they are testing now. It really is crazy, cool and almost unbelievable what they are doing these days with technology. Just think most of that stuff was designed before the Cold War. What do you think we have now that we don't even know about....
Since the X-43 is unmanned, I guess that really doesn't count but the X-15 will do.Anytime you guys want to see any of these aircraft other than the X-43, stop over in Dayton OH. I'll run you over to the Air Force museum and show you guys around. http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/ We have a lot of one of a kind aircraft so it is very interesting if anyone wants to check them out sometime.
PM me if you guys are ever in town.
Josh
Wright-Patterson AFB
"The Birth Place of Flight"
I got a coin while I was out there from the senior enlisted academy, it was stolen and I haven'nt been able to replace it........
BTW...SR-71 is just plain cool. I'd fly it like I stole it!