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Vladimir Putin stirred global attention by suggesting a civilian version of the Tu-160, Russia’s massive supersonic bomber nicknamed the “White Swan.” Originally built for long-range military missions ...
The B-70 Valkyrie was a groundbreaking supersonic bomber designed to fly at Mach 3 and outpace any threat. Though never ...
Some may already be familiar with the sonic boom that accompanies a break to the sound barrier, but when and why would ...
Concorde was taken out of service in 2001 is on track to become the world’s leading supersonic passenger aircraft once again.
The Concorde suffered a fatal crash in July 2000, which spurred the end of the supersonic jet program. What's next for mach ...
Russia's supersonic Tupolev Tu-160 is a behemoth of an aircraft and is the largest plane of its type. Powered by four turbofan engines, it has a maximum speed of MACH 1.9 and a service ceiling of ...
The first dreams of supersonic air travel were crushed by annoyed Oklahoma City residents in the 1960s. Decades later, it could now be viable.
The Colorado startup has committed to opening its first manufacturing plant at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro.
The world's only remaining North American XB-70 Valkyrie supersonic bomber recently moved into the newly built fourth hangar at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane.
That aircraft regularly traveled at supersonic speeds until the last one was decommissioned in 2003. Among other issues (like the nuisance of sonic booms), ...
Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane.