‘Son of Concorde’ supersonic aircraft surpasses speed of sound at terrifying altitude less than 2 minutes after takeoff

‘Son of Concorde’ supersonic aircraft surpasses speed of sound at terrifying altitude less than 2 minutes after takeoff …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

A COMMERCIAL jet has topped supersonic speeds for the first time since the Concorde, the company behind the feat has claimed.

Dawn Aerospace says its jet, the MK-11 Aurora, broke the sound barrier with a speed of Mach 1.1 (844mph) in a test flight on 12 November.

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The uncrewed supersonic aircraft climbed to an altitude of 82,500ft (15.6miles) in just 118.6 secondsCredit: Dawn AerospaceDawn plans to work the jet up to eyewatering speeds of Mach 3.5 (2685mph)

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Dawn plans to work the jet up to eyewatering speeds of Mach 3.5 (2685mph)Credit: Dawn AerospaceIt also broke the record of the highest altitude reached from New Zealand, and the fastest climb to 66,000ft (20km)

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