NASA engineers conducted the first successful low-speed engine tests of the X-59 aircraft, followed by its first full load, testing the operation of all critical systems, including hydraulic and electrical equipment.
The experimental X-59 supersonic aircraft is being developed to achieve silent flight at supersonic speeds.
The aim of their tests will be to evaluate the acceptability of supersonic passenger transport flights, which should not damage people’s hearing or even fly over their heads. The data could help reconsider bans on commercial supersonic flights over land.
The F414-GE-100 engine equipped with the X-59 will enable the aircraft to reach a speed of approximately 1,488 kilometers per hour at an altitude of approximately 16 kilometers. According to NASA’s plans, the first flight of the X-59 will take place in early 2025.
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