NASA’s X-59 Completes First Flight, Prepares for More Flight Testing

NASA (.gov)·Nov 18

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NASA's X-59 has completed its first flight, with some reports indicating it was a supersonic flight, while others suggest it has not yet broken the sound barrier. The aircraft is preparing for further flight testing, with targets that may include reaching speeds of up to Mach 1.4. The X-59 is a quiet supersonic jet, designed to reduce noise from breaking the sound barrier.

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New York Post·Oct 30

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