NASA revealed the Lockheed Martin X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft today at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. The team will use the data collected to revolutionize air travel, paving the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound.
Lockheed Martin’s X-59 is expected to fly at 1.4 times the speed of sound, or 925 mph, and its design will enable the aircraft to achieve these speeds while generating a quieter sonic boom. What’s next? Preparation for first flight, which means testing the integrated systems testing, engine runs, and taxi runs.
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It’s thrilling to consider the level of ambition behind Quesst and its potential benefits. NASA will share the data and technology we generate from this one-of-a-kind mission with regulators and with industry. By demonstrating the possibility of quiet commercial supersonic travel over land, we seek to open new commercial markets for U.S. companies and benefit travelers around the world,” said Bob Pearce, associate administrator for aeronautics research at NASA Headquarters.
