NASA and Lockheed to begin X-59 supersonic jet tests in 2021

By Jon Hemmerdinger2020-06-08T09:01:00

Source: Lockheed Martin

Engineers at NASA and Lockheed Martin have a wealth of experience and historical data – and a lot of public money – to help them build a low-boom supersonic jet. But until the X-59 actually breaks the sound barrier, whether they have opened the door to a Mach-plus renaissance will be an open question

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