NASA shows off its experimental, quiet supersonic aircraft, the X-59
Created along with Lockheed Martin, a new aircraft is designed to reduce the sonic boom created by traveling faster than the speed of sound to a sonic thump.
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Read more: X-59 ‘Quiet supersonic’ jet from NASA and Lockheed finally rolls outNASA and Lockheed Martin have finally taken the wraps off of the X-59, a ‘quiet supersonic’ aircraft that may shape the future of both military and civilian air travel. The X-59 has been under development at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works for …
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We’ll Get to See NASA’s Sonic Boom-Less Supersonic Plane Next Week
Read more: We’ll Get to See NASA’s Sonic Boom-Less Supersonic Plane Next WeekNASA’s supersonic experimental plane—the linchpin of the agency’s Quesst mission—is set to roll out of its warehouse in the California desert next week. We’re gassed for the big moment: the X-59 has been in development for six years, and, if successful…
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NASA’s experimental supersonic jet edges toward first test flight
Read more: NASA’s experimental supersonic jet edges toward first test flightAfter six years of development, NASA is hoping to launch the first test flight of its quieter supersonic aircraft this year.
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NASA’s experimental electric plane takes ‘major step’ toward first flight
Read more: NASA’s experimental electric plane takes ‘major step’ toward first flightNASA says its experimental electric X-57 airplane has taken a major step toward its maiden flight following successful tests of a critical component.
