Chinese Air Force J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets Showcase Skills at Air Show in Changchun, Jilin Province. Credit: Yang Pan/China Ministry of Defense.Traditionally, aircraft are designed to be highly visible for safety reasons, except military planes, which prioritize stealth. Various methods have been employed to minimize visibility through materials, design, and technologies to reduce the...
The complete magnificence of the X-59 on display. Credit: Lockheed Martin Skunk WorksSupersonic air travel promises unprecedented speed but is hindered by the disruptive sonic booms that make it impractical over land. In collaboration with Lockheed Martin, NASA aims to overcome this obstacle with the X-59, an experimental aircraft designed for remarkable speed without...
While the XB-1 prototype won't be known for its silence, it will rely on the tried-and-true GE J85-15 military engines, which date back to the 1950s for their reliability and ease of maintenance. However, the testing of this aircraft will take place in the open expanses of the California desert, where noise levels won't...
