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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. What does... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    What does Guile think about these developments?

  2. Where's the Earth Shattering Kaboom!?!? by Raybies · · Score: 5, Funny

    There's supposed to an Earth shattering kaboom?!?!

  3. Re:Why? by Gherald · · Score: 5, Funny

    > Just think. Los Angeles to New York in 3 hours.

    What!? I've been getting about 120ms average.

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