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 ISTNASA 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 ISTNASA 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