In a joint ceremony with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, on Friday, Nasa revealed the X-59, an experimental aircraft that is expected to fly at 1.4 times the speed of sound – or 925mph (1,488 km/h).

The aircraft, which stands at 99.7ft (30.4 metres) long and 29.5ft wide, has a thin, tapered nose that comprises nearly a third of the aircraft’s full length – a feature designed to disperse shock waves that would typically surround supersonic aircraft and result in sonic booms.

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[–] gaael 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That is not said often enough, thank you !

[–] [email protected] -1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm trying to fight the downvoters, you were on -3 when I saw your comment.

[–] gaael -1 points 10 months ago

Looks like it worked, thanks ! My turn now ^^