NASA unveils the revolutionary X-59 Quesst 'quiet' supersonic jet 9 (photos, video)

NASA unveils the revolutionary X-59 Quesst 'quiet' supersonic jet 9 (photos, video)

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The X-59 is finally here. As NASA's newest X-plane, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without the thunderous sonic booms that typically occur when aircraft go supersonic. Instead, the Quesst will make a much quieter "thump," similar to the sound of a car door slamming as heard from…

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