Boom’s XB-1 research jet shockwave captured during supersonic flight

XB-1 Schlieren-c-NASA Boom Supersonic

Source: NASA/Boom Supersonic

US aeronautics agency NASA managed to capture the Boom Supersonic XB-1 research aircraft as it broke the sound barrier during its final flight on 10 February.

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