supersonic
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The tri-national Global Combat Air Programme, launched in 2022, aims to develop a supersonic sixth-generation stealth fighter by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon used by some European countries.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is approaching one of the most important stages of its development.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
Pilots will continue working through planned test points while engineers evaluate performance in true supersonic conditions.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
Beyond supersonic travel lies hypersonic travel, which involves flying at Mach 5 or above and comes with intense thermal challenges that have yet to be resolved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Congress’s rejection of funds to develop a supersonic transport in 1971, the world’s continued rejection of an efficiently designed typewriter keyboard, and Britain’s long reluctance to adopt electric lighting.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing supersonic
Common Senses: Son ("Sound")
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