Boom XB-1 Shatters The Sound Barrier, Reviving Civilian Supersonic Flight Hopes
Ever since the Concorde stopped flying, aviation buffs have dreamed of a civilian supersonic plane. Now there's been a ...
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Boom XB-1 Marks Supersonic Flight Milestone
MOJAVE, California—High-speed airliner developer Boom took a major leap toward the development of its Mach 1.7 Overture ...
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The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
Denver-based Boom Technology's XB-1 demonstrator plane hit Mach 1.122 — 750 mph. It's the first independently developed ...
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Delta's WING Flight aims to inspire next generation of female aviators
ATLANTA - A very important flight from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will hit the skies on Friday morning. The Women Inspiring the Next Generation Flight, or WING for short, will fly ...
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The Dyke Delta: A DIY Flying Wing Fits Four
Built to copy some of the 1950’s era innovations in delta-style jet aircraft, the plane is essentially a flying wing that seats four. And it’s not just all good looks: people who have flown ...
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Delta Wing Aerodynamics
One significant area of research has been the influence of ground effect on delta wing aerodynamics. Studies have shown that the proximity of a delta wing to the ground can significantly alter its ...
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Two former Spanish pilots talk about the Mirage III and Mirage F1 fighters
The first of these was the Dassault Mirage III, known as the "Plancheta" (Planchette) by its Spanish pilots due to its ...