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Defcon 6 · 09-23-2005, 22:15 PM

ScramShells. Guided ScramShells= The Future

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The text as is follows (shortened)

Pratt & Whitney's initial analysis of a scramjet-powered, 16-inch gun-launched projectile (Hypershell)
indicates that a range of approx 400 nm, a time to target of 9 minutes and an impact velocity
of 2,800 feet per second is feasible.

Hypershell would combine the technology and resources of the current P&W hydrocarbon
scramjet (a flightweight, missile-sized engine is currently at test) the previous experience
from HARP (A scram jet powered projectile from a 16-inch gun), and currently abailable
assets such as the 16-inch gun at the U.S Army Yuma Proving Grounds. Also we plan to
solicit the help of experts such as Dr. Dennis Reilly.

09-23-2005, 22:15 PM	#111 (permalink)
Defcon 6 Contributor Join Date: 09-12-05 Location: Illinois, U.S Posts: 659	ScramShells. Guided ScramShells= The Future http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1334/Pratt.jpg The text as is follows (shortened) Pratt & Whitney's initial analysis of a scramjet-powered, 16-inch gun-launched projectile (Hypershell) indicates that a range of approx 400 nm, a time to target of 9 minutes and an impact velocity of 2,800 feet per second is feasible. Hypershell would combine the technology and resources of the current P&W hydrocarbon scramjet (a flightweight, missile-sized engine is currently at test) the previous experience from HARP (A scram jet powered projectile from a 16-inch gun), and currently abailable assets such as the 16-inch gun at the U.S Army Yuma Proving Grounds. Also we plan to solicit the help of experts such as Dr. Dennis Reilly. Last edited by Defcon 6 : 09-23-2005 at 22:30 PM.