[DoughtyOne]

This test seems to have created a hit on the top side of the wing. As such it appears to have created damage, but the actual hit wasn't located there.

If this is the bottom, and I've lost perspective, then the strike doesn't mean as much to me because there are no tiles.

Either way I'm not convinced this test shows particular meaning.

I don't have any questions. These are my thoughts on the test. If you think these thoughts are faulty, I don't mind. I'm just not sure you addressed these perspectives in the comments you made to me.

And no, I'm not trying to give you a hard time.

I had seen the initial shots on the page you linked. Af for Budge's graphics, they wouldn't load for me. The site seemed busy.

[Budge]

76 - D1, I have noticed the site with my pics will get slow, especially with a lot of hits. I hope you'll keep trying because there are a lot of pics and graphs that may be difficult to find now, and may be useful to you.

If this is the bottom, and I've lost perspective, then the strike doesn't mean as much to me because there are no tiles.

If you are refering to this most recent test video/pics of the hit, there are no tiles on the leading edge of the wing.

NASA was testing a hit on this portion of the wing which is Reinforced Carbon Carbon. The RCC is so impervious to heat that tiles would do nothing to protect it, only add un-needed weight.

[XBob]

76 - "Budge's graphics" wouldn't load.

they are graphic images, not videos. click on the graphic pictures and a larger version will appear.