X-59: Quiet Supersonic Flight Takes Off
Update: 2025-11-09
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On November ninth, NASA and Lockheed Martins experimental X-fifty-nine aircraft took its first flight, marking a significant step towards reviving commercial supersonic travel in the US. This unique aircraft, with a swordfish-like appearance, can reach speeds of Mach one point four, nearly double the speed of a Boeing seven forty-seven. Its long, chisel-shaped nose is key to its quiet design, aiming to replace the disruptive sonic booms of current supersonic jets. Future tests will gauge public reaction to its quieter thumps, potentially paving the way for the return of commercial supersonic flight in the US.
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