The speed of sound seemed like a reasonable ... recorded the time of flight for the sound between the two microphones, and repeated the test. When the testing was finished, [Ast] had a set of ...

v \ = \frac{x}{t}\) \(v \ = 400 \div 1.2\) \(v \ = 333 \ m/s \ (3 \ sf)\) The accepted value for the speed of sound in air is 330 m/s. However, this experimental method is flawed as humans do not ...

Explores Boom Supersonic's claim of achieving “Boomless Cruise” and what it means for the future of supersonic flight.

Captain Richard Levy confirmed: "There is absolutely no change in the feel of the flight controls whether flying just below the speed of sound or just over the speed of sound, as well as no change ...

Flagship aircraft, with unique flexible wing that ensures comfortable cabin experience over 14,800km flight, goes into service this year.

NOVA spoke with him on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the breaking of the sound barrier. NOVA: How early on did the Americans get involved in pursuing high-speed flight? HALLION: The American ...

Photo-illustration by Cade Martin It was arguably the most important flight since Kitty Hawk ... he was preparing to fly faster than the speed of sound for the first time in recorded history.

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Concorde's first, non-stop transatlantic flight in 1973 was the stuff of ... meaning that it could reach a cruising velocity of twice the speed of sound, or 1,350mph. The 100-seater planes were ...