Boom Vs Concorde Vs Tupolev: Supersonic Passenger Jets Compared
Similar to a delta wing, the Soviet-developed Tu-144 incorporated special retractable foreplanes (canards) to improve lift ...
Supersonic jets are making a comeback – but despite the hype, don’t expect to book yet
American company Boom Supersonic just broke the sound barrier with a civilian plane. What exactly is supersonic travel, and when can we expect it?
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A startup says it can fly supersonic without the noisy boom. Here's how its airliner would compare to the famous Concorde.
They're expected to run at a maximum Mach 1.7 — slower than Concorde's Mach 2.04. The company decided to build its own engine, which is expected to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuels ...
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Anatomy of Concorde
At takeoff and again when Concorde zoomed from Mach 1 (the speed of sound) toward Mach 2, raw fuel was injected into the engine exhaust, providing a powerful boost. This afterburner system was ...
The Concorde Of Private Aviation: Virgin Galactic's Private Jet
Virgin Galactic’s private jet represents a very bold step toward making supersonic travel a reality for an elite few. Unlike ...
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A first since Concorde, Mach 1 on a civil aircraft
This will enable travel between New York and London in 3h30. Concorde did it at Mach 2 in less than 3 hours! Nevertheless, the technology deployed should enable the development of a more fuel ...
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Why bringing back supersonic flight is almost impossible
Companies are investing billions of dollars in bringing supersonic back, but the path isn't going to be easy.
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A startup says it can fly supersonic without the noisy boom. Here's how its airliner would compare to the famous Concorde.
They're expected to run at a maximum Mach 1.7 — slower than Concorde's Mach 2.04. The company decided to build its own engine, which is expected to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuels, after major ...