NASA unveils the revolutionary X-59 Quesst 'quiet' supersonic jet 9 (photos, video)
NASA and Lockheed Martin showed off the finished X-59 Quesst jet today, which promises to usher in a new era of quieter supersonic flight.
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NASA and Lockheed Martin showed off the finished X-59 Quesst jet today, which promises to usher in a new era of quieter supersonic flight.
A high-profile ceremony saw the completed X-59 formally unveiled at Palmdale, with a first flight now due before the end of the year.
On Friday, NASA and Lockheed Martin officially revealed the experimental X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, which aims to renew the feasibility of commercial planes capable of flying faster than the speed of sound.
After years of development, NASA has unveiled the X-59 supersonic jet capable of breaking the sound barrier without producing a thunderous sonic boom. "Instead, the Quesst will make a much quieter 'thump,' similar to the sound of a car door slamming as heard from indoors," reports Space.com. "If suc...
Science News: NASA and Lockheed Martin have unveiled the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, a major achievement in aviation. The experimental plane is part of NASA's Q