Originally Posted by
Ascend Charlie
Devising the software for the bomb-release at 3000mph to hit a specific target will be a little challenge, as will the test flights for the release mechanism.
Anyway, Superman, the Flash and perhaps Iron Man IV will still be able to intercept such aircraft if launched against the Hew Hess Hay.
It's ok, the weapons will be destroyed as soon as they get pushed (because they won't want to leave on their own) in to the air flow, going from 0 to 3000mph instantly. Unless they have thermal protection too.
In all seriousness, it's good to see reaction engines getting some funding. I thought they'd proved that the pre-cooler works well enough.