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Old 22nd Nov 2021, 10:49
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Originally Posted by mickjoebill
Does the language used in these reports "fired a missile" rule out a kinetic energy powered (non fuelled) object being released from the mother vehicle?

Mjb
I was wondering the same. Firing a missile implies the missile will be travelling even faster than the hypersonic carrier. Is this feasible, what kind of propulsion would be used? The missile would certainly be coming in hot!
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