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The X-43A is an experimental aircraft developed by NASA for the purpose of researching hypersonic flight. It is equipped with a scramjet (supersonic combustion ramjet) engine, which allows the aircraft to operate by using atmospheric air for propulsion. This capability enables the development of smaller and lighter vehicles compared to conventional rocket-powered systems. In 2004, the X-43A set a world speed record for air-breathing vehicles by reaching Mach 9.6 during a series of flight tests,