Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
American company Boom Supersonic just broke the sound barrier with a civilian plane. What exactly is supersonic travel, and ...
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Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
It’s the first step in Boom’s ambitious goal to have supersonic airliners carry passengers by 2029. The Mach number is defined as a plane’s speed divided by the speed that sound waves move t ...
Supersonic jets are making a comeback – but despite the hype, don’t expect to book yet
American company Boom Supersonic flew faster than the speed of sound with its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft. It’s now ...
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Supersonic planes are inching toward takeoff. That could be a problem.
Supersonic planes will burn significantly more fuel than current aircraft, resulting in higher emissions of carbon dioxide, ...
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TECHNOLOGY BEHIND, SUPERSONIC SHOCK WAVES AND AERODYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION. 1. Shock waves are sudden pressure changes created when an object travels faster than the speed of sound, forming a sonic boom.
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NASA's new supersonic X-59 jet hits the afterburner (photos)
NASA and Lockheed Martin recently released photos of the X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet conducting tests of its afterburner, ...
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I tried 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are actually worth the hype
The Supersonic first made waves because, in typical Dyson fashion, it brought an upgraded, futuristic design to an everyday product. Dyson is known for this aesthetic, but the sleek look also has ...
Winston-Salem Journal8 天
Sigh of relief: Boom's successful first supersonic flight heartens local, state supporters
“Supersonic flight remains a risk worth taking ... Scholl said Boom’s first major wave of hiring will commence closer to when production equipment has become operational.