NASA has announced that the experimental jet, X-59, will reach supersonic speeds for the first time during tests this month, flying at about Mach 1.4.
Due to their special design and extremely long nose, these supersonic aircraft lack a windshield, and the pilot uses advanced cameras and augmented reality displays to view the flight path.
The main goal of this project is to reduce the noise caused by breaking the sound barrier, which has prevented supersonic aircraft from flying over residential areas for decades.
NASA hopes that if these tests are successful, decades-old restrictions on supersonic flights over cities will be eased and the groundwork will be laid for the return of ultra-fast passenger jets.
Experts believe that this technology could revolutionize the commercial aviation industry and rescue operations in the future, significantly reducing air travel times.
