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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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NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet clears 'major hurdle' ahead of 1st flight (photos)
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet recently passed electromagnetic interference testing, moving it one step closer to its first ...
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The weird tool that will tell NASA if the X-59 supersonic jet is truly silent
As Lockheed Martin prepares for the first flight of the X-59, its silent supersonic jet, NASA scientists are finalizing tests to measure the real impact of the aircraft’s aerodynamic shape on ...
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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 prepares a revolutionary flight with the X-59 aircraft to break the sound barrier without sonic booms
Lockheed Martin, contracted by NASA, developed the X-59 with innovative design features to minimize sound impact. The aircraft has a long and narrow structure, a top-mounted engine, and specially ...
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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 ...