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An interesting thing to note, however, is that this is not always particularly the case. An apt example being that of the X37 spacecraft. It could have gone unannounced, but as a deterrent (I am assuming), they chose to publicize the launches.
I've planned for some time to piece together a basic device to kick around the garage, just to show people that hey it works just fine, (regarding the EM lift engine we spoke about prior) but money has been holding that little personal desire back. I look forward to youtube's response... man. Anyways, I mention the EM craft as I'm attempting to discern what you're getting at. Are you hinting that you believe these are already in production somewhere (post-testing already?), or perhaps something like the Mach jets, all the while using the x37b as the attention grabber? Or maybe that you don't feel they exist at all, that I'm making fluff up or something? Which is fine if that's the case, I'm not going to hold that against anyone here on a conspiracy site of all places, after all.
From my own working experience, I personally just believe that they are all separate aeronautical projects with their own respective, distinct goals. Money being spent just for the purpose of hiding better technology (ala buying many jets when something better exists already just for show?) seems silly unless they needed to be pumped out there quickly during wartime.
Do you have any experience working with the military?
Originally posted by SoulVisions
reply to post by boomer135
I thought your name looked familiar. I apologize, I didn't recall. I was the one giving you the little warning about the classified nature of the "crenellations." They are indeed still under wraps. They show where to place the circuits within primarily to enable stealthing on that particular model.
Edit: Oh, one more thing. Do you recall the ATPG? Advanced Theoretical Physics Group? They had done their thing a couple years back and true enough, found NO such "UFO" programs being hidden away. It fell short of full disclosure though, or they fell short rather. That was how I felt at least. Getting back to this thread's original thought, I still find it hard to believe reports here on ATS about a fully working model flying around out there in the open but I will again state this for emphasis, the engine mechanics do work. I feel like a loon saying that but I can't dismiss things I myself have seen and physically hand my hands upon. Since you were over in Groom I wish I could ask you if you knew a few particular fellas over there, but I realize that'd probably be a long shot. Thanks for the response though, Boomer. Good stuff.edit on 13-11-2012 by SoulVisions because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by SoulVisions
reply to post by boomer135
I thought your name looked familiar. I apologize, I didn't recall. I was the one giving you the little warning about the classified nature of the "crenellations." They are indeed still under wraps. They show where to place the circuits within primarily to enable stealthing on that particular model.
Originally posted by Zaphod58
reply to post by 1questioner
That looks like a group of antennas on the ground to me. That's not an aircraft. If it was then Google Earth would have erased it, like they always do at gov't request.
I love how these are supposed to be ultra black projects, but people know everything about them.
Ultra High Frequency Follow-On
The Ultra High Frequency Follow-on (UFO) Program will provide communications for airborne, ship, submarine, and ground forces. The UFO constellation will replace the current Fleet Satellite Communications System (FLTSATCOM) constellation and will consist of eight satellites and one on-orbit spare. The ground terminal segment will consist of equipment and resident personnel at existing satellite communication stations.31
Its UHF satellites will primarily serve tactical users. UFO will provide almost twice as many channels as FLTSATCOM and has about 10 percent more power per channel.32 The EHF package on satellites four through nine will have an Earth coverage beam and a steerable five-degree spot beam that enhances its tactical use. The EHF capability also allows the UFO network to connect to the strategic Milstar system.
First launch of the UFO is scheduled for the near future, with constellation completion dependent on replacement needs for the aging FLTSATCOM constellation. The Atlas II is the current launch vehicle of choice; however, space shuttle compatibility will exist. The UFO bus and payload will weigh 2,300 pounds. The solar array spans 60.5 feet and will produce 2,500 watts at the end of the planned 14-year lifetime.