Supersonic Aircraft and the Sonic Boom Some Jets Make
November 22, 2013 — As incredible as the Concorde was, the sonic booms created by its supersonic flights were so disruptive that most countries restricted or completely prohibited the aircraft from flying over land. The sonic boom, at its worst, would be heard as a very loud thunder clap that was right overhead. The […]
Spike Aerospace Completes First Conceptual Design of Supersonic Jet, the Spike S-512
October 18, 2013 — Spike Aerospace, a Boston-based engineering firm, has completed initial designs and specifications for their supersonic jet, the Spike S-512. According to the company, the jet will have luxury seating for 12-18 passengers and will use advanced engine and airframe technology to reach a cruising speed of Mach 1.6 (1100 mph). Aboard […]
Spike Aerospace Announces Plans to Build New Supersonic Jet, the S-512
Boston, MA, Jan. 13, 2013 – Spike Aerospace, a Boston-based aviation and aerospace engineering firm, announced today that it is designing a new supersonic jet, the Spike S-512. The S-512 will take travelers to worldwide locations in half the time currently required. In order to build the S-512 supersonic jet, Spike Aerospace has put together […]