Your browser does not support this video.Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/McDonnell-Hypersonic-Missile-2JRSXLJVS1KJ.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarMcDonnell Aircraft in the 1960s: F-4, GeminiMcDonnell ASSET Vehicle B-rollProject Mercury FootageMcDonnell Aircraft in the 1960s: MercuryDouglas Thor Missile Launch, 1959Delta II Assembly on Launch PadMcDonnell Aircraft XF-85 GoblinDelta II Day LaunchesX-45A Flight Test Block 2 HighlightsView AllMcDonnell Hypersonic MissileSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:In 1954 McDonnell Aircraft began development of test missiles based on the concept of aeroballistic or 'lifting body' flight. Three McDonnell Hypersonic Missiles were launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida in 1959. Level flight was achieved at Mach 5 within the Earth's atmosphere. McDonnell's design proved to be a breakthrough in the development of aerospace vehicles capable of atmospheric maneuvering at hypersonic speeds.BI47073 (BIV16_MHM_01)Maximum size:720px × 480px (~6 MB)License type:Rights ManagedDuration:20sKeywords:1950s-adults-ammunition/weapons systems-ascending-Cape Canaveral Air Force Station-clouds-day-engineers-exteriors-fire-flatbed trailers-flight test livery-flight testing-full body views-ground crews-ground shots-historic production status-launch sites-launches-male-McDonnell Aircraft-military-military facilities-military livery-smoke-speedRelated Virtual folders:McDonnell Hypersonic Missile
