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What if a car could actually hit Mach 1 breaking the sound barrier on land? This video dives into the extreme physics, design challenges, and real-world attempts to bring supersonic speed to wheels.
On February 10, in the skies above the Mojave Desert, the Boom Supersonic XB-1 test jet roared past Mach 1, tearing through the sound barrier. But this time, there was no need to take it on faith.
The speed of sound is known as Mach 1 (767 mph), and when an object moves beyond this, it's called "breaking the sound barrier." This is also known as supersonic flight, ...
Today in TIME Tech History: TV Irks Bartenders, Breaking the Sound Barrier, Space Commuting and More. 15 minute read. By TIME Staff. December 15, 2012 5:45 AM EST.
NASA collaborated with Boom Supersonic to photograph the shockwave of the XB-1 aircraft breaking the sound barrier, marking a significant moment in civil aviation history. Precise coordination was ...
NASA and Boom Supersonic released an incredible photo capturing the shock waves of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb. 10 test flight.
Amid efforts to lift a ban on supersonic flight over US soil, plane developer Boom says it’s getting closer to creating Concorde’s successor. But will enough people want to use it?
NASA and Boom Supersonic released an incredible photo capturing the shock waves of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb. 10 test flight.