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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

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Hypersonic 'WaveRider' Failed

An artist's rendition of an X-51A WaveRider (in white) attached to the wing of a B-52.

August 15, 2012 The experimental aircraft's controls failed before its "scramjet" engine could kick in, the Air Force says.

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