NASA and Lockheed Martin Unveil X-59 Supersonic Jet

Innovative aircraft designed to fly at supersonic speeds without creating a sonic boom, potentially revolutionizing air travel.

NASA and Lockheed Martin have unveiled the new X-59 supersonic jet, designed to fly at supersonic speeds without creating a sonic boom.
The X-59 features an extra-long nose section to shape the sound waves it creates in flight, mitigating the sonic boom.
Instead of a forward-facing window, the X-59 pilot will use an External Vision System (XVS) that creates an augmented reality view from a forward line-of-sight camera.
The X-59 is expected to reach speeds of Mach 1.4 (925 mph) and an altitude of 55,000 feet.
NASA hopes the X-59 will convince aviation authorities to rewrite regulations based on sound levels rather than aircraft speed, potentially opening the door for commercial supersonic travel over land.