Concorde - Wikipedia
WEBConcorde (/ ˈkɒŋkɔːrd /) is a retired Anglo-French supersonic airliner jointly developed and manufactured by Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC).
NASA’s X-59 Rollout Embodies Aeronautical Tradition - NASA
WEBJan 9, 2024 · NASA’s X-59 aircraft is heading out of the hangar – preparing to embark on the first phase of its mission to fly faster than the speed of sound without generating a loud sonic boom. Leadership from NASA and prime contractor Lockheed Martin will officially unveil the fully completed and freshly painted X-59 to the world during a rollout ...
NASA debuts supersonic jet called ‘son of Concorde ... - MSN
WEBThe 100-foot-long, 30-foot-wide X-59 supersonic aircraft, dubbed “son of Concorde,” was rolled out by NASA and Lockheed Martin on Friday, an innovation that officials said they expected to...
Sonic Boom Heads for a Thump - NASA
WEBMay 8, 2012 · Nuisance noise generated by a commercial supersonic jet’s sonic booms during cruise, and by its powerful engines at takeoff and landing, has kept the speedy aircraft from entering service in the United States – except for Europe’s Concorde, which was limited to trans-Atlantic flights only.
NASA exploring passenger jet that can fly from New York to …
WEBAug 30, 2023 · A jet similar to the Concorde that can travel at over 3,000 miles per hour, allowing for a 90-minute flight from New York to London, is in the works, along with a plane capable of reaching Mach...
After Concorde, a long road back to supersonic air travel
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Just look at Concorde, the SR-71 Blackbird, or the X-59—all long and very slender. That's why Concorde could take only 100 passengers on board. And this determined who these passengers were.
NASA’s supersonic passenger plane one step closer to takeoff - MSN
WEBA 'son of Concorde' set to fly from New York in 1.5 hours is a step closer to take-off. NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft has been moved to the paint barn at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...
NASA’s ‘Son of Concorde’ Supersonic Jet Is Now Undergoing …
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · NASA’s X-59 supersonic jet, which is being developed with Lockheed Martin, moved one step closer to flight last week after undergoing wind-tunnel tests. Nicknamed “Son of Concorde” after the ...
NASA exploring potential for supersonic passenger jet which …
WEBAug 25, 2023 · NASA 's project has resulted in X-59, a Concorde-like research jet designed by defence contractor Lockheed Martin that can cruise at 937mph at an altitude of 55,000ft without generating an unacceptable noise level.
NASA's 'quiet' supersonic jet is nearly ready for flight
WEBJul 7, 2023 · NASA's mission to create a supersonic aircraft that doesn't rattle windows and vibrate teeth is one step closer to reality as the experimental X-59 aircraft dubbed the "Son of Concorde" may soon be ready for its first test flights.