NASA press service publishes material, which can be regarded as "their response to Putin" in Russian. We are talking about the ongoing development of supersonic aircraft, which in the project designated as a "passenger". Recall, Earlier Vladimir Putin instructed to "think" about the possibility of the restoration of production in the Russian supersonic passenger aircraft.
In the US, work is being done by NASA and Lockheed Martin line. Press Service of the United States space agency sounded the project name of the aircraft – X-59 QueSST. stated, that the uniqueness of the development in, this supersonic aircraft – "Noiseless".
NASA Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Dzheyvon Sheen:
I have confidence that, that the X-59 QueSST - this is a new step in the aircraft industry, not only in our country,, but all over the world. The new aircraft will provide a prominent place among us built aircraft.
Name of the aircraft due to the American tradition called the letter «X» Experimental aircraft and missiles 1947 of the year. In particular, there is a reference to the supersonic X-1. Advanced title «QueSST» – This English-language analog of our "shh", which should show it "silently".
It is reported that, that the implementation of long-term aircraft project is conducted at the enterprise «Skunk Works» in Palmdale (California). The company is part of Lockheed Martin structure.
noted, that when the sky will fly X-59 QueSST, on earth will be heard with respect to the weakened sonic boom (in the transition to supersonic). Sonic boom at the transition to supersonic will be substantially lower power level, than is usually the case for supersonic aircraft. The reason - in particular airframe.
The material NASA press service announced, said first test flight X-59 has to make in QueSST 2022 year.
According to the latest data, The following technical parameters of aircraft: speed - up 1,5 thousand. kmh (1,22 M), the maximum noise level on the ground - 75 decibel (dangerous level begins with 80). Maximum flight height - 16,8 km.
NASA's interest in this project may indicate, that the aircraft will be used not only for civilian purposes.
