2017年2月23日 · Flying at mach 3 produces oven-like skin temperatures and requires aircraft with exotic propulsion systems, and structures wrought from unusual metals that refuse to behave as well as aluminium. Despite these seemingly insurmountable challenges, several mach 3 fighters have been considered.

The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a retired long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by the American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. [N 1] Its nicknames include "Blackbird" and "Habu". [1] The SR-71 was developed in the 1960s as a black project by Lockheed's Skunk Works division.

2019年10月25日 · The Blackbird was designed to cruise at “Mach 3+,” just over three times the speed of sound or more than 2,200 miles per hour and at altitudes up to 85,000 feet.

2015年3月17日 · Built as a strategic reconnaissance aircraft able to fly at 88,000 feet and Mach 3, the iconic Lockheed SR-71 required aircrews to wear a special silver pressure suit to ensure their safety....

2020年8月3日 · Virgin Galactic has premiered a new jet design for high speed air travel: a streamlined, Concorde-esque delta-wing aircraft with capacity for nine to 19 people cruising at an altitude of over...

2020年8月3日 · Rolls-Royce has a proven record of delivering high Mach propulsion, powering the only civil-certified commercial aircraft (Concorde) capable of supersonic flight.

2017年7月4日 · Designated RF-4X, this version of the Phantom was now capable of cruising at Mach 2.4 at high altitude with burst capability to Mach 3.2.

2024年10月28日 · The YF-12 launched a 0.25-kiloton atomic missile from 75,000 feet at Mach 3.26 in 1965. It was poised for operational production but got canceled. Here's why.

2020年8月6日 · Virgin Galactic Holdings on August 3 announced—in collaboration with Rolls-Royce as the powerplant provider—the creation of a new Mach 3 commercial aircraft.

2024年11月21日 · Notable Mach 3 Aircraft. Several aircraft have successfully achieved Mach 3 speed, showcasing the advancements in aerospace technology. Here are some notable examples: Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird: The SR-71 Blackbird is perhaps the most famous Mach 3 aircraft. Designed for strategic reconnaissance missions, it held the record for the fastest air ...

2020年8月3日 · TSC hopes that their vehicle will be a Mach 3 certified aircraft with delta-shaped wings able to seat between 9 and 19 passengers at a time and fly at an altitude above 60,000 feet (18,300...

2020年8月4日 · Virgin Galactic unveils Mach 3 aircraft design for high-speed travel, but how does it compare to the Concorde? Photo: Virgin Galactic. What is the Virgin Galactic Mach 3 Aircraft? For many years Sir Richard Branson has dreamed of owning a fleet of Concorde aircraft.

2024年12月9日 · Key Points: The YF-12 was a high-speed, high-altitude interceptor developed from the A-12 program, designed to replace the F-106 Delta Dart and defend against Soviet bombers. -Capable of Mach 3 speeds and armed with Hughes AIM-47 Falcon missiles, it held records for speed and altitude.

With a redesigned fuselage, the plane could serve as a military transport for the rapid movement of troops or high-priority cargo. If a tight development cycle was considered a key factor in choosing a supersonic transport for civil use, the B-70 would be the logical choice because the airframe design is essentially complete.

2019年11月29日 · The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird”, the famous high-altitude Mach 3 reconnaissance aircraft designed by Kelly Johnson at Lockheed’s Skunk Works division, is still holding, as of 2019, the...

2025年2月4日 · The Mach 3+ prototype strategic bomber and high-speed, high-altitude research airplane made its first flight 21 September 1964. It completed 83 flights for a total of 160 hours, 16 minutes of flight time. Lieutenant Colonel Emil Sturmthal, USAF and Fitzhugh Fulton, NASA, with the North American Aviation XB-70A-1-NA 62-0001 at Edwards AFB ...

2020年8月6日 · Aerospace company Virgin Galactic has announced a first stage design scope for the build of a new aircraft capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3 (3,700 km/h, or 2,300 mph).

2020年8月5日 · Aerospace brand Virgin Galactic has unveiled a concept for a high-speed passenger aircraft called Mach 3, which could travel at three times the speed of sound. The Mach 3 aircraft would be...

Virgin Galactic announced the first stage design scope for the build of its high speed aircraft design, and the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rolls-Royce to collaborate in designing and developing engine propulsion technology for high speed commercial aircraft.

2025年2月12日 · Virgin Galactic, a brand of Sir Richard Branson famous for its low-earth orbit rocket ship, has decided to throw its hat into the aviation market place. Specifically, with a supersonic jet capable ...

2025年2月6日 · During a secret flight in 2021, a bulky, heavy-looking aircraft flew high and fast over the Gobi Desert in China, rocketing all the way to Mach 6.5, or 4,987 miles per hour during the 20 minute test.

2020年8月5日 · Virgin Galactic is designing the aircraft for a range of operational scenarios, including service for passengers on long-distance commercial aviation routes. The aircraft would take off and land like any other passenger aircraft and be expected to integrate into existing airport infrastructure and international airspace around the world.

2025年2月10日 · As an aircraft pushes through the atmosphere at a high speed, it changes the air pressure around it, creating sound waves. And when a supersonic flight surpasses the speed of sound – Mach 1 ...

5 天之前 · The superfast aircraft, dubbed "Monkey King", aims to reach a top speed of Mach 4 - twice the speed of sound - while flying at an altitude of 12.4 miles above ground level. 3

2025年2月10日 · "Top speed for Boomless Cruise varies with weather and can be as high as Mach 1.3—but will usually be between Mach 1.1 and Mach 1.2. At higher speeds, the geometry doesn't work and a boom will ...

2025年2月8日 · The human-piloted demonstrator hit Mach 1.122 ... (from 6.5 to 3.5 hours). Over land, the aircraft could fly about 20 percent faster than current commercial jets, at Mach 0.94. ...

2025年1月28日 · The aircraft, flown by Boom’s chief test pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, accelerated to Mach 1.122 (652 knots true airspeed or 750 miles per hour) — about 10% faster than the speed ...

2025年2月11日 · The engine produces as much as 22,000 pounds of thrust to achieve a desired cruising speed of Mach 1.4 (925 miles per hour) at an altitude of approximately 55,000 feet. The X-59’s engine, similar to those aboard the U.S. Navy’s F-18 Super Hornet, is mounted on top of the aircraft to reduce the level of noise reaching the ground.