High Speed Video (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

High Speed Video

Caption

This is a high speed video image of conical flight body launched from a two-stage light gas gun traveling at 5.1 km/s (Mach 14.8, 11,400 mph). Material stripped off the flying object is so hot that is glows, allowing for the object to be photographed in flight.

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Southwest Research Institute

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