✈️Upgrade an RC SR71 Blackbird to achieve supersonic speeds.
🚀Install a powerful solid rocket booster to accelerate the plane to even faster speeds.
🎨Paint the plane gold to improve visibility during flight.
📡Switch to a new radio system for improved control and redundancy.
🔥Conduct rocket engine tests and gather data for the next stage of the project.
What was the top speed achieved on battery power alone?
—The top speed achieved on battery power alone was 101 MPH.
What modifications were made to the plane?
—The plane was upgraded with new motors, improved aerodynamics, and a powerful rocket booster.
Why was the plane painted gold?
—The plane was painted gold to improve visibility during flight.
What radio system was used for control?
—A new radio system with improved control and redundancy was used.
What is the next stage of the project?
—The next stage of the project involves testing rocket engines and preparing for faster speeds.
00:00Introducing the upgrade of an RC SR71 Blackbird to achieve supersonic speeds.
02:37The plane achieves a top speed of 101 MPH using battery power alone.
06:57Testing rocket engines and gathering data for the next stage of the project.
09:01Designing and fabricating a test stand for the rocket engines.
10:55Painting the plane gold for improved visibility during flight.
12:48The first rocket power test flight and plans for future stages of the project.
