Incredible NASA photo captures sound barrier being broken
A newly released image shows the sound barrier being broken on February 10 as Boom Supersonic’s XB-1, America’s first civil supersonic jet, completed its second supersonic flight.
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Civilian jet breaks sound barrier during historic test flight over Mojave Desert
The jet's aerodynamics are based off thousands of ... safe and stable operation at takeoff and landing with efficiency at supersonic speeds." The jet is also made almost entirely from carbon ...
Boom Vs Concorde Vs Tupolev: Supersonic Passenger Jets Compared
The Soviet supersonic transport (SST) proved that reaching Mach 2+ was feasible, simultaneously highlighting the importance of refined aerodynamics and engines. Boom’s Overture leverages five decades ...
Boom Supersonic Completes 3rd Test Flight With XB-1 Demonstrator
Flight included testing key systems before planned supersonic flights, like flight controls and aerodynamics. Symphony engine ...
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Aircraft shatters sound barrier without sonic boom
The Colorado-based company says specialized photography from NASA shows the shock waves as Boom’s supersonic demonstrator ...
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A startup says it can fly supersonic without the noisy boom. Here's how its airliner would compare to the famous Concorde.
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl explained to ... Overture kept Concorde's Delta-wing design that minimizes aerodynamic "wave drag" at high speeds — meaning the basic airframes look similar.
Supersonic passenger aircraft may be returning – here’s what that would mean for the climate
With increasing scrutiny on the environmental consequences of flying, it is important to consider the effect of supersonic ...