To: LS
Since the definition of hyper is exactly the same as super, could you please tell me the difference between supersonic and hypersonic?
2 posted on
12/30/2013 5:58:22 AM PST by
1raider1
To: 1raider1
“Since the definition of hyper is exactly the same as super, could you please tell me the difference between supersonic and hypersonic?”
Five or more times the speed of sound.
3 posted on
12/30/2013 6:15:59 AM PST by
WhiskeyX
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To: 1raider1
Supersonic is Mach 1.0 to about Mach 4.0
Hypersonic is Mach 5.0 and above.
6 posted on
12/30/2013 6:18:42 AM PST by
reg45
(Barack 0bama: Implementing class warfare by having no class.)
To: 1raider1
hypersonic is super x about 10, but usually the term means Mach 5 or above.
10 posted on
12/30/2013 6:26:00 AM PST by
LS
('Castles made of sand, fall in the sea . . . eventually.' Hendrix)
To: 1raider1
Transonic Mach 0.8 to Mach 1.23 (at sea level)
Supersonic Mach 1.0 (768 mph) to Mach 4.99 (3,804 mph or 6,123 kph at sea level)
Hypersonic Mach 5.0 (3,805 mph or 6,124 kph, at sea level) or faster
LEO (Low Earth Ordit) speed 17,450 mph
14 posted on
12/30/2013 6:40:07 AM PST by
WhiskeyX
( provides a system for registering complaints about unfair broadcasters and the ability to request a)
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