Zero-emissions Super Jumbo Plane

Discussion in 'Science and Technology' started by fonzob1, Apr 22, 2015.

  1. fonzob1

    fonzob1 Captain Captain

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    It's a flying bomb, but otherwise good for the environment.

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/21/trave....html?sr=fb042215planeeagle330pStoryGalPhotos
     
    fonzob1, Apr 22, 2015
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  2. JES

    JES Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    It looks quite stylish, but can they get it to fly at supersonic speeds, now that fuel isn't an issue?
     
    JES, Apr 28, 2015
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  3. fonzob1

    fonzob1 Captain Captain

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    I don't know. It has 5 hydrogen engines though, so I'm going to guess yes.
     
    fonzob1, Apr 29, 2015
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  4. Kor

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    How soon until this is actually in common use?

    Or will it turn out to be just, ahem.... super mumbo jumbo?

    Kor
     
    Kor, Apr 29, 2015
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