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X-31 Quasi-Tailless Thrust Vector Jet: Extreme Angle of Attack

On January 19, 1995, an X-31 experimental aircraft was making a routine test flight from the NASA Dryden Flight Research Centre when the chase pilot suddenly made a series of radio calls: "NASA One, ...

Supersonic-but-quiet X-59 aircraft named 'Coolest Thing Made in California'

The X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft seeks to transform air travel by eliminating sonic booms from faster-than-sound ...
CompositesWorld

X-59 supersonic aircraft makes first successful flight

Initial flying qualities and air data performance were verified during the X-59’s flight, which will be expanded over the coming months.
Aviation Week Network

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Makes First Flight

Flown by NASA X-59 lead pilot Nils Larson, the much-anticipated first flight of the Lockheed Martin-built aircraft began at 8 ...
Defense Daily

X-59 Flies For First Time From USAF Plant 42

The X-59 supersonic aircraft by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division had its first flight from U.S Air Force Plant 42 in ...