NASA's X-59 Experimental Aircraft Achieves First Supersonic Flight

Summary

NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft achieved supersonic flight for the first time on June 5, reaching Mach 1.1 (713 mph) at 43,400 feet. Test pilot Jim "Clue" Less flew the 81-minute mission from Edwards Air Force Base, testing both subsonic and supersonic flight qualities. This milestone sets the stage for demonstrating the aircraft's quiet supersonic capabilities later this year.

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bskyNASA's X-59 Experimental Aircraft Achieves First Supersonic Flightnasa.gov