Of these concepts the nuclear-powered aircraft now seems the most ... could carry the big prototype power plants into the air. Supersonic designs took advantage of certain performance improvements ...

One of the last technical advantages U.S. aircraft carriers have over their Chinese counterparts is close to dissolving. Deep ...

NASA and Boom Supersonic just released an incredible photo capturing a shockwave emanating from the dark silhouette of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a ...

With a top speed of 2,200 mph, it remains the fastest aircraft propelled by air-breathing ... a complex engine intake and bypass system to prevent supersonic shock waves from causing flameouts ...

phase II contract requires Exosonic to detail the specifications of a future supersonic aircraft, including “power, weight, dimensions, communication systems [and] cabin layout.” The contract ...

As it is expected that the first new generation of supersonic aircraft will not be able to fly at supersonic speeds over land, the missions considered for this project are supersonic over water and ...

“This supersonic weapon system places us among the 26 countries that operate one of the best aircraft in the world. It is not just technology, it is deterrent power. It is sovereignty. It is the ...

Deafening sonic booms, prohibitive prices and safety concerns – fuelled by the crash in France in July 2000 – spelt the end for this headline-dominating venture, leaving many to question whether ...

The Overture supersonic aircraft is being designed to carry 65 to 80 passengers at Mach 1.7 over water with a range of 4,250 nautical miles. At those speeds, passengers would be able to fly from ...

This amazing image shows the moment Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during its second supersonic flight on 10 February 2025. The company is developing the world's fastest ...

China used its 70th anniversary national parade to unveil a supersonic, nuclear-capable missile designed ... and 160 fighter aircraft, the state-run China Daily newspaper reported, citing Ministry ...