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Experimental XB-1 aircraft goes supersonic for the first time
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during three test runs, a step toward the possible return of supersonic commercial flights ...
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experimental aircraft
The world of experimental self-built aircraft is full of oddities, but perhaps the most eye-catching of all is the JD-2 “Dyke Delta” designed and built by [John Dyke] in the 1960s. Built to ...
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X-59 experimental aircraft fires up its engine for first time on its way to takeoff
NASA's Quesst mission marked a major milestone with the start of tests on the engine that will power the quiet supersonic ...
Experimental jet achieves supersonic flight, minus the boom
Boom Supersonic passed a major milestone last month when its XB-1 prototype became the first civil aircraft to break the ...
Horizon Aircraft Bolsters Cavorite X7 Development with Top Propulsion Expert
John Wyzykowski joins from Lilium, bringing significant eVTOL technical experienceTORONTO, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Horizon ...
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Boom Supersonic’s X-B1 Plane Breaks Sound Barrier, Bringing Supersonic Travel Closer to Reality
The aerospace company Boom Supersonic flew its experimental aircraft supersonically for the first time today, a major accomplishment for a company seeking to fly commercial supersonic airliners by ...
New Scientist24d
Experimental XB-1 aircraft goes supersonic for the first time
The experimental XB-1 aircraft, made by US company Boom Supersonic, flew faster than the speed of sound on 28 January. The achievement is the first time any civil aircraft has gone supersonic over ...
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Experimental aircraft
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