The X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet was designed to break the sound barrier without producing the thunderous sonic booms that ...

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 ...

NASA's F-15D research aircraft is positioned adjacent to the X-59 during electromagnetic compatibility testing at U.S. Air ...

NASA's X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum afterburner ...

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft has taken another successful step toward flight with the conclusion of a series of engine performance tests.

Based on the single modified F414-GE-100 engine, the quiet supersonic jet generates a sonic thump instead of a sonic boom. For those unaware, when planes cross the speed of sound (1,234km/h) or Mach 1 ...

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft has successfully completed a series of engine performance tests, marking a key milestone toward its first ...

When planes exceed Mach 1 (the speed of sound, or about 767 miles per hour—1,234 kilometers/hour for those using the metric ...

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 ...

American company Boom Supersonic just broke the sound barrier with a civilian plane. What exactly is supersonic travel, and when can we expect it?