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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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NASA Conducts X-59 Electromagnetic Testing
Explore the details of the recent electromagnetic testing performed on the X-59 aircraft by NASA and Lockheed Martin.
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X-59: NASA jet hits silent supersonic milestone with first full afterburner test
NASA has announced that it has completed the first full burn test for its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft. Conducted on December 12 at NASA’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale ...
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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 jet's F414-GE-100 engine is also mounted on top of the aircraft, in an effort to reduce the amount of noise that reaches the ground. It's unclear when the X-59 will take to the skies for the ...