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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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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, ...
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NASA's X-59 Completes Electromagnetic Testing
NASA's F-15D research aircraft is positioned adjacent to the X-59 during electromagnetic compatibility testing at U.S. Air ...
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Diamonds From NASA's X-59
NASA's X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum afterburner ...
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NASA’s X-59 Passes Critical EMI Test and Moves Closer to First Flight
Successful EMI tests on NASA's X-59 confirm the aircraft's electronic systems function without interference, advancing its ...
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NASA fires up X-59, a supersonic jet with a top speed of 1,489 kmph
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 ...
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NASA’s X-59 advances with successful engine tests and Mach diamond display
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft has successfully completed a series of engine performance tests, marking a key milestone toward its first ...
NASA Just Fired up Its Quiet Supersonic Jet—and It Looks Like Pure Speed
When planes exceed Mach 1 (the speed of sound, or about 767 miles per hour—1,234 kilometers/hour for those using the metric ...
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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 ...