NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Completes Early Tests: What's Next?

Simple Flying·Oct 21

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NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet has completed early tests, including its first wheels-up flight and initial flight test maneuvers. The jet has also conducted multiple test flights, although one was reportedly cut short due to a system warning. The outcomes and details of these tests are not entirely clear, with some reports indicating successful flights and others mentioning interruptions.

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