US gets wind tunnel to test hypersonic power at 10 times the speed of sound
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Notre Dame's new Mach 10 quiet wind tunnel simulates hypersonic flight without turbulence, addressing critical testing gaps for the U.S. military. The $5.4 million facility, funded by the Navy, allows researchers to study extreme conditions and improve heating predictions for hypersonic vehicles traveling at Mach 8 or higher.
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