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BUSTING THE BOOM.

Authors :
Scott, Phil
Source :
New Scientist. 8/18/2001, Vol. 171 Issue 2304, p26. 4p. 5 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Focuses on the development of a jet engine that will allow airplanes to travel at supersonic speed without the necessary noise. Conical shock waves formed by an aircraft; Aircraft companies that are planning to build smaller supersonic jets; Factors that triggered the interest in smaller jets.

Subjects

Subjects :
*JET engines
*AIRCRAFT noise
*SPEED of airplanes
*AIRCRAFT industry

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
171
Issue :
2304
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5108804

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