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B-52 continues “mothership” role during hypersonic test

A B-52 from the 419th Flight Test Squadron out of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., carries a prototype of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, or ARRW, for its first captive carry flight, June 12, 2019. The Air Force conducted another successful hypersonic test off the Southern California coast, July 12. The Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon Booster Test Flight-3 was the 12th flight for the program and third release demonstration. The AGM-183A weapons system reached hypersonic speeds and primary and secondary objectives were met. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Okula)

PHOTO BY: Christopher Okula
VIRIN: 190612-F-HP195-0014.JPG
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CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

LENS

EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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