Rocket (literally) breaks the sound barrier

[draggar]

When I first saw this I thought "big deal, they all do this" but then when I watched it I was in awe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsDEfu8s1Lw&feature=player_embedded

 

[Gerry]

Sweet!

My wife was just at the last launch of the Endeavor.

That phenom is called a vapor cone.

Watch this clip to see some more...along with the sonic booms!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0OxERYj81c&NR=1

 

[tekz999]

Sweet!

My wife was just at the last launch of the Endeavor.

That phenom is called a vapor cone.

Watch this clip to see some more...along with the sonic booms!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0OxERYj81c&NR=1

WOAH. Faster than a speeding bullet!

 

[Gerry]

That third jet to buzz the runway looked like he was about 5 feet off the ground.




An excellent explanation of the sonic boom, shock waves, and vapor cones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d9A2oq1N38&NR=1

And here's an F-18 buzzing a group of boaters...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa06Ymz8JIs&feature=related