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In July 2023 which NASA commercial test aircraft did Lockheed Martin complete to solve a major problem of the Concord aircraft?

Question #149712. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Aug 27 2023.
Originally posted Aug 27 2023 8:00 PM.

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We're talking about the "sonic boom" problem which accompanies supersonic flight.
Quieting the Sonic Boom
In collaboration with NASA's Quesst Mission, the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® team is solving one of the most persistent challenges of supersonic flight – the sonic boom.

The X-59 will be used to collect community response data on the acceptability of a quiet sonic boom generated by the unique design of the aircraft. The data will help NASA provide regulators with the information needed to establish an acceptable commercial supersonic noise standard to lift the ban on commercial supersonic travel over land.

This breakthrough would open the door to an entirely new global market for aircraft manufacturers, enabling passengers to travel anywhere in the world in half the time it takes today.
link https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/quesst.html

The commercial test aircraft is the Lockheed Martin X-59 Quesst.
link https://wiki2.org/en/Lockheed_Martin_X-59_Quesst+Newton

Response last updated by psnz on Aug 27 2023.
Aug 27 2023, 8:02 PM
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