To: Spirochete
[It should move so quickly through the atmosphere — about 20 times the speed of sound...]
Total nonsense.
That's re-entry velocity. Mach 20, really?
hypersonic is mach 5. The SR71 would heat up at Mach 3+. And this thing will go Mach 20...with no issues. Riiight.
To: GardenerForLife
Right. Article admits B-52 launched will be Mach 5.
I think even the biggest number for satellite launched ‘Rods of God’ is Mach 10.
35 posted on
03/17/2021 9:49:49 AM PDT by
jjotto
(Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
To: GardenerForLife
Drag and friction can be ameliorated by using a laser to create a plasma in front of a projectile, reducing resistance and therefore drag for the missile to travel through.
Powered by the energy produced by the rocket motor, it is achievable. Don’t ask how I know....
55 posted on
03/17/2021 10:45:45 AM PDT by
Manly Warrior
(US ARMY (Ret), "No Free Lunches for the Dogs of War" )
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