4 Myths About Supersonic Flight: What Pilots Actually Feel At Mach 1
Supersonic flight means breaking the sound barrier, but there are some myths as to what pilots actually feel at Mach 1.
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Civilian jet breaks sound barrier during historic test flight over Mojave Desert
The plane, nicknamed "Baby Boom," took off from Mojave Air and Space Port and reached an altitude of 35,290 feet before accelerating to Mach 1.122, the company said. That speed is equivalent to ...
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Boom Supersonic XB-1 Records Its Highest Speed & Altitude In 8th Test Flight
During its eighth test flight, the XB-1 reached a speed of 0.89 Mach (1,090 km/h) and achieved a new maximum altitude of 25,040 feet (7,632 m). The aircraft manufacturer stated that the XB-1 is ...