Boom Technology's Supersonic jet with 1,700mph top speed ready for test flight
XB-1, which is believed to boast a top speed of Mach 2.2 – almost 1,700mph, will only have room for one pilot – an experienced US Air Force recruit. It will reportedly go through testing at California's Mojave Air and Space Port in 2021.
Jul 13, 2020, 21:33 PM IST
NASA gives nod to quieter supersonic passenger jet
Aeronautics company Lockheed Martin will receive about $20 million over 17 months for the Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) preliminary design work.
Mar 01, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
NASA announces plans to build supersonic passenger jet
The new design would also meet the requirements for reduction of pollution as it would optimize fuel consumption.
Mar 01, 2016, 10:25 AM IST
