Successful Design Review and Engine Test Bring Boeing X-51A Closer to Flight
Posted on: Sat Jun 2nd, 2007 | Boeing

ST. LOUIS, June 01, 2007 -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA] X-51A WaveRider Scramjet Engine Demonstrator recently completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) and fired its engine for the first time -- two major program milestones necessary for first flight.