NASA captures XB-1’s supersonic shockwave as it breaks the sound barrier
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NASA and Boom Supersonic captured XB-1's supersonic shockwave using Schlieren photography. The aircraft broke the sound barrier without an audible sonic boom on the ground, paving the way for faster commercial air travel. Boom plans to incorporate this technology into its Overture airliner, which has 130 orders from major airlines. The company's North Carolina Superfactory is expected to produce 66 Overture aircraft annually.
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