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NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet clears 'major hurdle' ahead of 1st flight (photos)
The X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet was designed to break the sound barrier without producing the thunderous sonic booms that ...
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X-59 Supersonic Plane Spotted Next to NASA F-15, The Two Planes Band Together for a Reason
American space agency NASA announced it has completed the electromagnetic interference testing for the X-59 supersonic test ...
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The weird tool that will tell NASA if the X-59 supersonic jet is truly silent
The X-59 also stands out for significantly reducing development times and costs thanks to supercomputing and digital modeling, optimizing the design process by avoiding numerous wind tunnel tests.
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NASA’s X-59 Moves Closer To Flight After Passing Next Test Phase
EMI tests included checking for interference between X-59 and the radar-equipped F-15D chase aircraft. Credit: NASA EDWARDS AFB, California—NASA and Lockheed Martin have completed key engine and ...
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Nasa fires up ‘boomless’ supersonic jet that will travel at speeds over 900mph ahead of first flight this year
The X-59 jet is Nasa and Lockheed Martin's joint offering, which the pair hope will retire the deafening sonic boom that is usually associated with supersonic aircraft. The X-59 is designed to hit ...
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The X-59 | interview with ex-test pilot Ron Haack
What’s the future of supersonic flight? In this exclusive interview, ex-test pilot Ron Haack shares his insights on the X-59, NASA’s groundbreaking quiet supersonic aircraft. With a mission to ...