Spike Supersonic Bizjet Lowers The Boom

Credit: S-512: Spike Aerospace
Spike Aerospace says the so-called sonic boom of its S-512 supersonic business jet will be reduced to something approaching “a very soft, muffled clap,” allowing the Mach 1.6 aircraft to fly supersonic over land without slowing down to subsonic speeds. Spike Aerospace President Vik Kachoria says the...

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