Jets that can travel at 15,000/hr

I read a book called "Angels & Demons" a while back. One of the plot devices was a jet that could fly at 15,000/hr.

Is there anything in development that anyone knows about that could reach this speed?

I thought it sounded so un-credible that it interfered with my enjoyment of the book.

Not that the book wasn't full of incredibilities.

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add the x-43, space shuttle, and any orbital vechicle to that list

Originally posted by roniii259
add the x-43, space shuttle, and any orbital vechicle to that list

The X-43 was in there... but, it wasn't strongly talked about so that is correct. X-19A added as well.

Thanks, I had no idea.

Shugo, you noted you have made three sightings of the Aurora. I have a couple of questions:

1. Is it reasonable to believe that something like this could be regularly flying around Europe without people noticing?

2. How far away could the sonic boom be heard?

with this i rule the boards, but i really want to see the aurora

I don't know how far away the sonic boom could be heard I was in the middle of now where in Iowa!

The other well, I don't know... I don't live in Europe. But, in my opinion... possibly.

depends on altitude and speed, plus the way teh air travels along the plane

Originally posted by roniii259
depends on altitude and speed, plus the way teh air travels along the plane

Do the make Loud-O-Meters now?! I gotta get one.

Seriously... this was in a County Park... I don't know how far the sonic boom could be heard... all I know is that it was very loud. Don't wanna hear that again unless I'm in it.

Hmm this brings up something, while I was in Europe, I have not noticed any top secret military projects, but one night I happen to notice a flashing light that stood out from the others up in the night sky, in less than a blink of an eye, it zoomed with increasing speed across the night sky never to be seen.

I do not know what it was, but other would not believe me, figures :\.

Shattered OUT...