The X-59 Quiet Supersonic Experimental Aircraft Completes Its First Supersonic Flight
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, June 5 (Reporter Tan Jingjing) - NASA announced on the 5th that the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft, developed in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, completed its first supersonic flight that day, marking a key step towards validating its quiet supersonic flight capabilities later this year.
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not applicable
Activity
Completed first supersonic flight of the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft
Location
Los Angeles
Unit
NASA and Lockheed Martin
Time
June 5, 2023
Equipment
X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft
Summary
NASA and Lockheed Martin completed the first supersonic flight of the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft in Los Angeles on June 5, 2023. This milestone is crucial for validating the aircraft's quiet supersonic flight capabilities, which are expected to be further tested later this year.
Key Facts
- NASA announced the completion of the first supersonic flight of the X-59 aircraft.
- The X-59 is developed in collaboration with Lockheed Martin.
- This flight is a key step towards validating its quiet supersonic flight capabilities.
- The flight took place on June 5, 2023.
- The X-59 aims to demonstrate supersonic flight without the loud sonic boom.