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Nasa and Lockheed Martin have unveiled the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, a groundbreaking experimental plane designed to transform air travel by breaking the sound barrier with a mere sonic "thump" rather than a disruptive boom...
The debut took place at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, marking a significant leap from concept to reality...
The X-59 is the cornerstone of Nasa's Quesst mission, which aims to provide crucial data that could lead to the lifting of current prohibitions on commercial supersonic flight over land...
However, the X-59 promises to fly at speeds of 1.4 times the speed of sound, or 925 mph, while producing a sound comparable to a car door closing, thanks to its innovative design and technology.. . ) ..
John Clark, vice president and general manager at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, highlighted the collaborative spirit driving the project, saying, "Were honored to be a part of this journey to shape the future of supersonic travel over land alongside Nasa and our suppliers."\. ..
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