Ever since the first powered flight was made at Kitty Hawk, the next goal
conquer the speed of sound. At first, test flights were discouraging;
however, after the first successful supersonic flight was completed,
engineers began asking a myriad of questions.
What were the scientific explanations for the phenomena that they had
witnessed? Could man travel even faster, many times the speed of sound?
- Phenomena - Learn
about the seemingly unexplainable occurrences in supersonic flight.
- Hypersonic Effects
- Explore the different effects planes experience at speeds above Mach 5.
Now begin your exploration of supersonic flight.