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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"The press office of the Tupolev Aircraft Company confirms entering the stage of testing new equipment and systems in supersonic flight modes of the heavily upgraded plane," the Tupolev told TASS.

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 ...