US Air Force Waverider (IMAGE) University of Arizona College of Engineering Caption UA professor Jesse Little's research could help engineers design hypersonic aircraft like the US Air Force's X-51A Waverider. Credit US Air Force Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.