NASA’s X-59 Moves Closer To Flight After Passing Next Test Phase

EMI tests included checking for interference between X-59 and the radar-equipped F-15D chase aircraft.

Credit: NASA
EDWARDS AFB, California—NASA and Lockheed Martin have completed key engine and electromagnetic interference (EMI) checks on the X-59 Quesst quiet supersonic research aircraft, clearing another hurdle toward upcoming taxi and flight tests. The latest test phase, which wrapped up at Lockheed Martin’s...
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