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Supersonic Flight Without The Sonic Boom

Posted by timothy on from the and-half-the-fat dept.

fname writes "Here's a story from Spaceflight Now about a new test aircraft that can travel at supersonic speeds without triggering a sonic boom. The technology works by modifying the shape of the plane. Although it's been believed to be possible for a long time, this is the first actual flight test, barring black box projects I suppose."

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  1. Because we all know by hysma · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Because we all know how annoying those sonic booms are that keep us up all night.