The Rise Of Supersonic And Hypersonic Aircraft

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Photo of: Boom Overture Rendering // Boom Supersonic

Aircraft manufacturers are making giant leaps in the supersonic and hypersonic realm. Supersonic jet travel is only a memory since the Concorde’s retirement decades ago. That is beginning to rapidly change thanks to a handful of private aerospace firms looking to enter into the civilian and military markets. Let’s dive into some of the latest developments in today’s supersonic and hypersonic aircraft being produced.

Supersonic Aircraft

Boom Supersonic

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NASA & Lockheed Martin Skunkworks

Photo of:  X-59 Supersonic X-Plane // Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice
X-59 Supersonic X-Plane // Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice

Hypersonic Aircraft

Hermeus

Photo of: Hermeus Darkhorse Conceptual Rendering // Hermeus
Hermeus Darkhorse Conceptual Model // Hermeus

Stratolaunch

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