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Russia makes progress on hypersonic planes that could launch nuclear attacks from SPACE

Russia is readying itself to become a leader in the construction of hypersonic aircraft, a new report reveals. Kremlin-backed media claim engineers in the Federation are among the first in the world to work towards new materials for planes capable of reaching hypersonic speeds. Scroll down for video Russia is among the first in the world to work towards the raw materials for hypersonic planes, according to a new Kremlin report. It states aviation experts are working to develop new materials to withstand the stress of travel above Mach 5 HYPERSONIC MATERIALS According to reports from Russian-backed media, aviation engineers and researchers in Russia are working to develop new materials for hypersonic flight. Pictured is a long-range supersonic interceptor jet, capable of travelling faster than the speed of sound ‘There has been considerable progress in this sphere, and Russia is one of the world leaders.’ Engineers in the US, Australia, UK, China and others are working to develop hypersonic aircraft – which can travel at Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound.

Daily Mail

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