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NASA's new supersonic X-59 jet hits the afterburner (photos)

NASA and Lockheed Martin recently released photos of the X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet conducting tests of its afterburner, ...
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Supercruise: How Fighter Jets Can Sustain Supersonic Flight Without Afterburners

Supercruise is the unique feat of flying at supersonic speed using only the raw power of the engine and not engaging the boost of an afterburner stage. This is special and highly valuable because the ...