What It’s Like To Fly Supersonic In 7 Different Aircraft
Each time one flies above Mach 1 is special. Most commercial pilots have never done it. Our reporter is not a pilot, but he’s ...
Why Isn't There A Mach 2 Bomber Jet In The U.S. Air Force?
It seems like a no-brainer -- the faster the plane, the better for the U.S. But even though the speed could be attainable, ...
Boom Technology’s supersonic test jet breaks sound barrier for first time
A supersonic jet built by Boom Technology broke the sound barrier for the first time Tuesday, advancing its bid to resurrect ...
Supersonic travel is making a comeback as newly developed aircraft breaks the sound barrier
Piloted by former US Navy aviator Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg, XB-1 took off from the Mojave Air and Space Port in ...
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Fighter pilot explains Mach speed
He explains what it means to fly at Mach speed and talks about how fast he's gone in the air. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Military & Defense Retired Air Force Colonel JV Venable ...