3 minutes agoFirst American plane at faster than sound
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)On October 14, 1947, an American plane was the first to fly at a speed greater than that of sound. The X-One experimental aircraft was designed in such a way that it could prevent the air jingle that impacts its surface at the speed of sound. The power pilot carried out the flight [...]
On October 14, 1947, an American plane was the first to fly at a speed greater than that of sound.
The X-One experimental aircraft was designed in such a way that it could prevent the air jingle that impacts its surface at the speed of sound.
Air Force pilot Charles Yeager, known as “Chuck”, headed the flight.
X-One was shaped like a bullet with short wings, and it was released from the body of a modified World War II bomber.
Captain Yeager lit all four engines and performed the sound speed flight, describing 10 thousand and 500 meters at a record speed of 1,000 miles per hour.
Charles Yeager's aircraft is located at the National Space Museum in Washington.
