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world-news2 years ago•0 min saved

"Jet Sonic Boom Causes Large Explosion in Iran's Industrial Town"

A large blast in Iran's Semnan province was caused by a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier, according to state media. The incident occurred in the Garmsar industrial town, marking the fourth such event in the province within a week. Officials clarified that there was no explosion or smoke observed in the area, attributing the blast to a fighter jet flying below the permissible speed and breaking the sound barrier, although the nationality of the jet was not specified.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#explosion #fighter-jet #iran

aerospace2 years ago•2 min saved

"NASA's X-59: A Patriotic Paint Job for the Quiet Supersonic Jet"

NASA's experimental supersonic jet, the X-59, is getting a new red, white, and blue paint job ahead of its first flight. The patriotic color scheme not only adds aesthetic appeal but also helps protect the aircraft from moisture and corrosion. The design includes safety markings for ground and flight operations. The X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier with a sonic "thump" instead of a boom, and its successful flight could potentially change rules that currently prohibit supersonic jets from flying over land.

via Space.com|

#aerospace #nasa #paint-job