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August 01, 2008
Friday
 
 
Rocket Racer photos
Dale Amon (Belfast, Northern Ireland/Laramie, Wy)  Aerospace

I have just received some photos from one of our XCOR readers who has had the good fortune to actually fly in one these beauties.

Rocket Racer ready for takeoff
Getting ready for takeoff.
Photo: With thanks to Mike Massee/XCOR/Rocket Racing League
Rocket Racer takeoff
Rolling down the runway with a tail of fire.
Photo: With thanks to Mike Massee/XCOR/Rocket Racing League
Rocket Racer takeoff
It must have been really loud where the photographer was standing!
Photo: With thanks to Mike Massee/XCOR/Rocket Racing League

You can also see some flight video and an interview with the test pilot here .

Comments

Hello:
My Question is;

How much & does it come, fully assembled. & what is range, and does it take regular JP fuel.
It look like a Aircraft you can fly over 300 knts. That would be perfect for short trips, to visit family or go out, to a place to enjoy.
Please confrim the : Speed; Alitude: Range; and it's take off weight. Plus personel inside.
Thanks Blair.


Posted by Blair J. Simundson at July 17, 2009 05:00 AM
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