NASA, Northrop Grumman finish collecting sonic boom data

NASA and Northrop Grumman have collected the largest set of sonic boom data recorded in 20 years as part of an effort to develop quieter supersonic aircraft, NASA announced March 9. The 21 data collection flights used a modified F-5E aircraft flying at speeds from Mach 1.35 to 1.4, and altitudes...

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